Destinations » Asia » Russia » Gorod Sankt-Peterburg » Saint Petersburg » Attractions » Letnyi Sad (Summer Gardens)

Letnyi Sad (Summer Gardens), Saint Petersburg, Russia

Ratings:
Average (3 Reviews 1 source)

Letnii Sad
191 St Petersburg
Russia
+7 812 314 0374

Neighborhood : Central

Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries

In 1704, Peter the Great employed Frenchman Le Blond to design a luxurious formal garden in the manner of Versailles. In 1777, the beautiful garden with fountains, imported trees and more than 200 Italian statues was unfortunately ruined by a flood. Today's slightly more austere incarnation can be ascribed to the more restrained taste of Catherine the Great. Nowadays, more than 80 statues are here—in winter they are eerily encased in wooden boxes for protection from the winter elements; in summer, the relaxed calm of the gardens makes it a popular destination for weddings and parties. You can expect to pay a small fee to enter the gardens.

[ Show more ]

Latest Reviews (from TravelMuse and around the web)

Leave Review
- E-mail^*
- Password^*
- Rating: ^*
  - Average Rating :
- Title ^*
- By clicking submit you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
- Submit
Review Options Enter your personal information to the left, or sign in with your Facebook account by clicking the button below.
Review Options Hi ,
You are signed in with your Facebook account. Sign out here.