Sylvia park

Sylvia Park is a garden area in Gatchina with a network of walking paths that converge at various points. The paths connect different sections and lead visitors past ponds and rolling terrain.

The park was founded in the late 1700s as part of a large estate and was meant to reorganize the forests and open land. A foreign-trained gardener brought the plans to life.

The park has long served as a place where visitors walk and enjoy nature around the palaces nearby. It shows how estate owners shaped their lands as private retreat spaces for themselves.

The park is easy to reach and has several entrances from different directions. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the ground is uneven and there are slopes.

The park shows an early form of landscape design where artificial ponds and hills were placed to create specific views and feelings. This approach was groundbreaking for garden art in Russia.

Location: Gatchina

Part of: Gatchina Museum-Preserve

GPS coordinates: 59.56847,30.09389

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03