Shaul Garden, Urban garden in Ramat Gan, Israel
Shaul Garden is a green space in Ramat Gan with walking paths, seating areas, and open sections of grass for strolling and sitting. The layout includes multiple entry points and connects through pedestrian pathways to surrounding areas.
The garden was founded in 1938 and originally called Presidents Garden before being renamed in 1943. The new name honors poet Shaul Tchernichovsky and his literary legacy.
The nickname "Monkeys Garden" came from the small animal corner at the garden's heart, with monkey cages, parrots, peacocks, turtles, rabbits and a large pigeon loft. A municipal booklet records that children loved the garden mainly for this corner, and the monkeys were their favourites. The animals were not moved to Ramat Gan Safari; the nickname survives among veteran residents.
The garden is located along Maale ha-Tsofim Street and can be accessed from multiple directions. It is helpful to wear comfortable shoes when exploring the various pathways and sections.
The hill where the garden sits served as a strategic position during World War I, where British cannons were positioned against Turkish forces. This military history is not obvious today, but the elevated location of the garden still reflects that past use.
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