The oldest city park of the XVIII century, founded under Peter the Great. The first sculptures appeared here in 1707. In the years of the king’s life was used as his summer residence. With each subsequent ruler, the garden grew and eventually turned into a picturesque example of park art. Under Elizabeth, the territory was open to public visits (during the absence of the empress).
Address:
Naberezhnaya Lebyazh'yey Kanavki, Sankt-Peterburg
Phone:
+7 812 595-42-48
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24.08.23
Aleks
A place of rest and relaxation in the very center of the historical part of the city, where among the trees you can hide from the sun and the noise of the streets. There are many benches in the park and there is a cafe. A great place for weekend gath.. Read more »erings among the trees and a break from the hustle and bustle.
24.12.21
Vîkk
The Summer Garden. Founded in 1704 by order of Tsar Peter the Great, who was personally involved in planning it, was laid out according to the strict geometrical principles of regular parks.
It was a place where nobility went for promenade to enjoy .. Read more »the original and copied marble statues of mythological characters, rare plants and beautiful alley of fountains.
20.11.21
Víkk
The Summer Garden. Founded in 1704 by order of Tsar Peter the Great, who was personally involved in planning it, was laid out according to the strict geometrical principles of regular parks.
It was a place where nobility went for promenade to enjoy .. Read more »the original and copied marble statues of mythological characters, rare plants and beautiful alley of fountains.
10.10.21
S
Good place. Not amazing. But good. Can't compare this to forbidden Palace or botanical garden.
24.09.21
Alex
Great place, but be prepared for a crowd of people on the weekend. They sell hotdogs, have a cafe and wc. Good place, too many people
16.09.21
Konstantin
It's still a very nice garden but little is left of how I remember it being in the 1980s-early 2000s. First the original sculptures were gone, and at some point ugly green fences were installed which completely changed the park's spirit.
28.08.21
Falgun
Peter's summer garden is truly a beautiful place to hang out with friends or family. It has well maintained vegetation & garden areas, a pond at the front with ducks & swans, fountains & a couple of places for coffee & ice cream... Read more » It has a free entry. Not many options to eat inside.
17.07.21
Sodashi
The shady paradise in a stone city. Beautifully restored in the near past a cascade of fountains and sculpture
02.07.21
Yelena
Lovely garden! Nice to walk with your family, kids and by yourself.
07.06.21
mikko
Great place to spend some time on a hot summer day. Small places to drink coffee/beer or eat ice cream.
27.05.21
Igor
It is more than 200 year old tradition to walk in Summer Garden. Please, do it.
14.05.21
Din
Marvelous garden. Beautiful statues. Majestic trees. Stole a maple sapling for my garden - will steal again!
21.04.21
Artem
Good rooms and services, but really noisy in rooms with river view.
06.09.20
Emma
You can spend hours there and make hundreds of amazing pictures. Please don't go from Saint Petersburg without visiting it
02.09.20
Vinh
The Summer Garden (Russian: Ле́тний сад, Letniy sad) occupies an island between the Fontanka, Moika, and the Swan Canal in Saint Petersburg, Russia and shares its name with the adjacent Summer Palace of Peter the Great.
Landscape design
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The.. Read more » park was personally designed by Tsar Peter in 1704, supposedly, with the assistance of the Dutch gardener and physician Nicolaas Bidloo. Starting from 1712, the planting of the Summer Garden was further elaborated by the Dutch gardener Jan Roosen, who was the chief gardener of the park till 1726. The well-known French architect Jean-Baptiste Le Blond, who arrived in St. Petersburg in 1716, added to the park the flavour of a Garden à la française. The Summer Garden was largely completed in 1719. The walks were lined with a hundred allegorical marble sculptures, executed by Francesco Penso, Pietro Baratta, Marino Gropelli, Alvise Tagliapietra, Bartolomeo Modulo and other Venetian sculptors that were acquired by Sava Vladislavich. In the late 20th century, 90 surviving statues were moved indoors, while modern replicas took their place in the park.
The sequence of patterned parterres, originally more formal than the current landscape, were the site of Imperial assemblies, or lavish parties which often included balls, feasts, and fireworks. Apart from the statuary, a major park attraction were the fountains, the oldest in Russia, representing scenes from Aesop's fables. Some of these fell out of use and were demolished after the 1777 inundation which destroyed the fountain machinery acquired by Peter the Great in Britain.
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01.09.20
Martin
Relaxing, very pleasant walks in peaceful gardens, puntuated with wonderful fountains and statuary.
Several eating establishments.
No admission charge.
26.08.20
john
beautiful!! its very scenic and has many pretty fountains
26.08.20
Artur
Free entry, beautiful place
26.08.20
Isaac
Classic St Petersburg feature. One of those places you can't just skip over on a trip here.
19.08.20
Venkatesh
Nice park and worth visiting
08.08.20
Hanadi
Fresh air, crowded, a lot of fountains, well maintained and nicely decorated
06.08.20
Maksim
Amazingly beautiful spot. Worth visiting daily
05.08.20
Elena
Loved the garden. Beautiful sculptures amidst a well-designed park, complimented by occasional fountains and random musicians. This is a must see in Saint Petersburg, especially considering a free admission. Wonder the shady garden, listen to the mur.. Read more »muring of the fountains and treat yourself to sugar-coated almonds.
05.07.20
Aaron
The summer garden is absolutely fantastic this summer and it's upkeep had not suffered because of the COVID-19. In fact the summer garden was free for visitors it at least for a time. The fountains were all working and the gardens were all well .. Read more »maintained.
15.08.19
Yolanda
Gardens are beautiful. A sense of peacefulness fills you as you stroll through the gardens.
The tea garden is lovely. A little pricey but good.
Well maintained. Free to the public, and totally out rates the botanical gardens.
Easy access from Metro.. Read more » or bus routes and tram.
Note they are closed on Tuesdays.
21.06.19
Madina
Прекрасный парк в самом центре.
The legendary garden in thr city center.
Two swans live in the lake, beautiful marble statues all around the garden, rose garden and marble fountains. Definitely work visiting!
30.04.19
xX
Really beautiful and busy place at any time of the year.Awesome statues and landscape one of most romantic places I have seen in city where is free entrance.Very good place to take wonderful pictures or for these who into drawing,draw something nice... Read more »It's very close to busy street but until you into garden,feeling like you somewhere far away from dusty,busy city.Really enjoy my time there and wish could visit it at summer and winter as well. p.s. no souvenir sellers makes it even special.
01.07.18
Ernst
Centrally located so easy to work into your tourist walk around.
Lots of great sculptures, although not the originals. Fountains, etc.
In the southern part of the park there is a small lake with swans.
The restored park looks great, but in a way I pr.. Read more »eferred the more old rugged look it had before. Still, come and see and relax in the shade.
4.8 / 78
