Hyde Park

Hyde Park, adjacent to Kensington Gardens, is a traditional place for rallies, festivities and all kinds of holidays.

Initially, the park was in the possession of Westminster Abbey, and after the dissolution of the monasteries it was transferred to the treasury for hunting purposes.

The attraction of Hyde Park is Lake Serpentine and the eponymous gallery. Interestingly, swimming is allowed in the lake. Also in the park is the Duke of Wellington Museum – Epsley House and Wellington Arch, which speaks of the historic parade held here in 1815. The parade was dedicated to Wellington's victory over Emperor Napoleon. The sculpture dedicated to the Count is believed to be the first monument in London to depict a naked man.

In the park there is a corner of speakers where people practice eloquence. This place is associated with a place where all ideas are defended. During Perestroika, “hyde parks” were places where people promoted different ideas and views.