Greenwich Park, Royal Park in Greenwich, United Kingdom
Greenwich Park is a Royal Park in Greenwich, United Kingdom, covering 180 acres (74 hectares) that rises on a hill and includes grasslands, old tree avenues, and gardens. The sloping ground leads to a plateau with open views over the Thames and the eastern districts.
The park began in 1433 as royal hunting grounds and opened to the public in the 18th century. Landscaping followed plans by André Le Nôtre, the architect of the gardens at Versailles.
The spot offers a sweeping view over the city that has drawn painters and photographers for centuries. Visitors come here to cross the Prime Meridian and stand with one foot in each hemisphere.
The park has several entrances and flat paths suitable for wheelchairs and prams. Cafes and restrooms sit near the main paths, and playgrounds lie in the lower areas.
A small herd of fallow deer lives in the upper section, recalling the time when the Tudors hunted here. The animals move freely among the trees and sometimes come close to the paths.
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