Gagarin park in Simferopol is a huge green zone in the center of the city. Gagarinsky Park is considered the main resting place not only in Simferopol, but also the largest in the Crimea. The area of the park is 50 hectares. Gagarinsky Park is called "light" of Simferopol.
According to city legend, the park was built because of the whim of a high-ranking official from Moscow who, in Simferopol, asked the host to show him the main resting place of citizens. The park he categorically did not like, and to somehow get out of an embarrassing situation, the officials of Simferopol told the guest that they were going to break a new park. He promised to come in a couple of years and check their promise. It is not known whether the Muscovite came to the city again, but a new recreation area appeared.
Gagarin Park received its name in the main fashion of the 60s. - to name everything in honor of the first cosmonaut. It is logical that the street that leads to the park also bears the name of Yuri Gagarin
In May 1975, the remains of an unknown soldier were buried in Gagarinsky Park. At the grave of the hero burns the Eternal Flame. It was lit with the help of torches brought from the memorials of military glory - Sevastopol Sapun Mountain and Mithridat Mountains in Kerch
After ten years, in 1985, Gagarinsky Park was replenished with a new memorial and Alley of Glory.
In Gagarin Park there is a sculpture called "Three Graces". Figures of three half-naked female athletes in high-raised hands held a hoop. One night the hoop disappeared, the new one was not attached to the sculpture. Since then, the figures of the sportswomen seem to welcome the visitors, raising their hands high.
There are several ponds in the park, boating and catamarans are organized. On one of them there is a small islet - visitors of the park like to sunbathe on it.
But lovers of outdoor activities do not bypass Gagarin Park. In addition to family picnics and water sports, it's great to go in for sports - yoga, qigong, there are riders and cyclists in the park. Fortunately, the territory of 50 hectares allows you to take a lot of vacationers, but at the same time there is no sense of crowding and crowd.
There are attractions in Gagarinsky park, so that fans of thrill will be happy. There are several cafes on the territory. Children can ride on horses or donkeys
The Gagarinsky Park has a lot of activities during holidays in the Gagarinsky park
Address: Simferopol , Gagarin.
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