Shevchenko Park (Odessa)

This article is about Shevchenko Park in Odessa. For other parks named after Taras Shevchenko, see Shevchenko Park.

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Park's central alley

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Major landmark, the Alexander's column

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Monument to Taras Shevchenko at the park's entrance

Central Park of Culture and Recreation of Taras Shevchenko is a park in Odessa. It is located in the central part of Odessa city. It carries the name of Taras Shevchenko since 1954.

History

At the end of 18th century after the conquest of Khadzhibey in 1795 near the Cape Langeron existed fortifications, Odessa fortress that part of so-called the Dniester defensive line. In the center of the fortress was located a mound with the Saint Andrew bastion. After another Russo-Turkish War in 1811 the fortress was reorganized into a portside quarantine, while within there was created a quarantine cemetery.

On the city maps of middle 19th century the area of quarantine was indicated as the "Serf's Garden". In 1840 according to the plans of architect Francesco Boffo the quarantine was transformed to a garden that belonged to a military agency rather than city.

Officially the park was opened on 7 September 1875 and on 10 September named as the Alexander Park after Alexander II of Russia who visited Odessa and himself planted an oak at the park's opening.

In 1936 in the park was built the Stadium of Koscior today known as the Chornomorets Stadium.

Major landmarks

• Monument to Alexander II of Russia
• Monument to Taras Shevchenko
• Chornomorets Stadium
• Alley of Glory (with Monument to the Unknown Sailor)
• Quarantine arches
• Ruins of the "Green Theatre"
• Special summer pavilion of tramway stop (park's administration)
• Langeron mansion gateway

External links

• Shevchenko Park at the Odessa city official website.
• Park at the city municipal website