Of course, few master the art of creating a space around oneself that rivals Nature itself, in which everything is harmonious and calm. It is a real talent to create an exterior in which the artist’s hand seems not to be visible. It’s as if every flower and every blade of grass grew in its place at the request of Mother Nature.

The greatest philosopher Plato, once admiring the sunset, said: “Above all beauties is the beauty of nature.” The genius of the talented creators of landscape parks around the world is that their parks are no more beautiful than Nature itself. They are beautiful like Nature itself! Indeed, there are places on our planet that delight and inspire people for many years and even centuries. In this article you will learn only about some of the beautiful places on our Earth, where people created, admired and made others admire.

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Landscape park, as a movement, arose in England in the 18th century. It is a complex where the layout of objects is as close as possible to natural. Such parks often have aesthetic, environmental and historical value. Unlike city parks, where all vegetation is planted in accordance with the laws of composition, a landscape park looks more natural. Roads, alleys, clearings, and ponds are located more freely here. The task of modern landscape complexes is to enable the modern resident to feel as if in the wild, but without a sense of danger.

The formation of landscape parks in different countries has a long history. As a rule, it was accompanied by the emergence of styles. Now everyone knows that there are French, Italian, oriental and other styles. But once upon a time, at the very source of the emergence of styles, the determining factor was the climate and topography of a particular country.

For example, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Now they are one of the seven wonders of the world. Despite the fact that this amazing architectural structure has not survived to this day, the memory of it is still alive. History records that it was a structure of four terraces located one above the other in a cascade. Trees grew on the lower terraces. The upper ones were planted with shrubs and climbing flowers.

French style is associated with level gardens and fragrant flowers. Regular parks, with regular geometric shapes, located on the hills are usually called Italian. Renaissance gardens became a kind of pinnacle in the formation of landscape parks and landscape design. Artificial ponds, fountains and an abundance of sculptures screamed about the luxury of the palace gardens.

In the 17th century in Europe, the concepts of park and garden began to be distinguished. If gardens are more associated with privacy, then the park becomes a venue for balls and various celebrations. The regular style is gradually being replaced by landscape style. Many dressed people walk along the paths leading to beautiful architectural or plant sites and concerts with evening illumination are held.

My history landscape parks They also have them in Russia. In the 17th century, we had botanical greenhouses, and then the fashion came from Holland for flower beds with daffodils and tulips. The 20th century brings more than just a technological revolution to the world. Due to new technologies, the architecture of buildings is changing, and with it the park design.

If we summarize the history of gardening art, we can say that it developed in two directions: geometric and picturesque. Geometric compositions are those based on symmetry. Scenic, or landscape, means imitation of nature with its natural forms.

In recent years, park construction has gained a new scope and presents society with more and more new solutions for organizing recreational space in a natural “natural” design. Dozens of talented landscape designers joined this trend and gave a powerful impetus to construction landscape parks.

Modern landscape parks of the world are an example of conscious interaction between man and Nature. Man has always felt a subconscious craving for nature. But if in our time not every city dweller dares to go into the wild forest, then a walk through the landscape park will be as comfortable and safe for him as possible.

Artificial green spaces in such parks are designed to fulfill special design solutions. After all, this landscape and architectural space should not resemble a city cultural park. Historical architectural objects located on the territory of such complexes have great educational significance and have a positive influence on the formation of a new consciousness of a modern resident of the metropolis.

Walking through landscape parks is becoming increasingly popular and attracts many tourists. There was even a concept "landscape travel". Lovers of history and everything beautiful travel the world in search of picturesque places and new inspiring ideas. Here we can only briefly indicate some beautiful places that are examples of landscape architecture:

Peterhof Park

Peterhof- the greatest creation of Peter 1, who planned to surpass the French Versailles. It is a brilliant ensemble of palaces and parks. It is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland and is considered a grandiose historical monument glorifying the power and greatness of our country. The date of creation is considered to be the period from 1714 to 1723. It was dedicated to victory in the Northern War and access to the Baltic Sea. Famous architects and gardeners of that time worked on the creation of Peterhof.

The landscape ensemble of Peterhof includes:

• The Great Peterhof Palace, which is the pinnacle of the composition, unites the Upper Garden and the Lower Park.
• The Great Cascade, which is a grandiose structure of a cascade of fountains.
• The Upper Garden, which is the main entrance to Peterhof.
• The lower park, which unites the Grand Palace and the Marly Palace with the help of alleys.

The entire Peterhof complex includes several palace and park ensembles that were formed over two centuries. It also includes the Catherine Corps Museum, the Hermitage Pavilion, the Monplaisir Palace, the Marly Palace and the Bath Corps Museum. Peterhof Landscape Park is a historical heritage of Russia, and in many ways really surpasses the French Versailles.

Vyborg rocky landscape park Monrepos

Monrepos Park was founded in the 19th century. This is the only rock landscape park in Russia. It is located on the shore of the Vyborg Bay. Visitors are treated to amazing landscapes of centuries-old pine trees and piles of boulders from the Ice Age. The park's territory occupies more than a hundred hectares. This was once the estate of the commandant of the Vyborg fortress. Later, a mansion was built on the territory of the park, and since then history has been carefully preserved here. Fortunately, many elements of the park have been preserved, bearing the imprint of one or another fashionable architecture at that time. For example, some parts of the park are designed in Chinese style. The wooden Gothic style has also been preserved. Tourists will also be interested in visiting the Witches Cave. It is believed that men, having gone through it, gain strength and courage, and women get rid of depression and nervous disorders.

Park Vaux le Vicomte, Melun, France

Landscape Park Vaux-le-Vicomte located 46 km from Paris. This architectural and park ensemble was designed and built for the Minister of Finance of Louis XIV, Nicolas Fouquet, in the 17th century. On its territory there is a castle of the same name.

This magnificent park was brought to life by the designer Le Nôtre, the architect of the time Levo and the artist Lebrun. The castle has a rich history. He knew times of decline and prosperity. The castle acquired its modern appearance after restoration by the French industrialist Alfred Sommier. Nowadays, the Vaux-le-Vicomte landscape park has several geometric gardens with sculptures and fountains. The park was created for major celebrations and was essentially an arena for theatrical performances.

Landscaped Imperial Park Kyoto, Japan

Imperial Park and Gosho Palace were created more than 1000 years ago in the old part of Kyoto. Both the park and the castle witnessed wars and fires and were plundered several times. The park is famous for its pine trees and beautiful landscaped gardens. In the north-west of the park are the Shugakuin and Katsura villas, which are the brightest examples of Japanese landscape architecture. They were built in the 17th century by Prince Hachizono Miya Toshihito. The villas are designed in such a way that more and more amazing landscapes open up before visitors.

Daintree National Park Australia

Daintree Park was founded in 1981. It spreads over an area of ​​more than 1000 square meters. km. and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a unique landscape park where you can meet reptiles, kangaroos, and bats. The park is a natural habitat for rare birds. And all this against the backdrop of amazing nature, where streams of water rush through tropical forests. The Daintree Rainforest may be the oldest on earth. The park has many interesting geographical features - for example, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, the famous "Jumping Rocks" at Thornton Beach. They say that this beach was especially revered by the local aborigines and performed their rituals on it.

The preserved unique flora and fauna is a clear example of how people can live in harmony with nature.

Bruno Torfs Australian Sculpture Park

It was created in the vicinity of the Australian town of Marysville at the end of the last century by sculptor Bruno Torfs. The park immediately became popular thanks to terracotta sculptures, ideas for which Bruno Torfs looked for from different peoples of the world. Against the backdrop of exotic nature, visitors to the park are greeted by a wide variety of fairy-tale creatures - witches, princesses, mermaids. Today the park has more than a hundred exhibits.

Despite the fact that in 2009 the park was struck by tragedy - almost all the vegetation was burned in a fire - fortunately the terracotta sculptures were saved. Team Bruno Torfs working hard to restore the park.

These places on the planet are definitely worth seeing: they are so abundant, vibrant and interesting.

Keukenhof Park, Netherlands. It is considered one of the most luxurious parks in the world. Located between Amsterdam and The Hague, in the town of Liss.

Each year, the park opens only for two months and then closes to carry out numerous works to restore and care for the plants and arboretum. In the spring, usually April 13-15, there is a flower fair where everyone can buy unique seedlings and ready-made bouquets. There are only five supplier companies trading in the park, which also offer souvenirs and postcards with gorgeous views of the park.

Keukenhof is a kitchen park, this is the literal translation of the name. However, you can’t call it small; the park’s area is 32 hectares. It is literally buried in all kinds of flowers, canals, waterfalls, lakes. Tulips, roses, hyacinths, and daffodils are grown here. The park was founded in 1949 and is one of the most famous European, not just Dutch, attractions.

A park Suan Nong Nooch Garden opened in 1980. This place in Thailand is considered one of the most popular. The huge plantation is planted with a variety of large decorative flowers and flowers; in addition, there is the largest selection of orchids in the country. The park regularly hosts majestic shows that will take your breath away.

In 1954, Mr. Pisit and Mrs. Nong Nooch bought approximately 243 hectares of land in Chonburi Province. At first they dreamed of growing fruits and flowers here and using the gardens for themselves, but when tourists poured in and the flowering lands were luxurious, the idea arose to create decorative elements. Gradually the garden grew and in 1980 it opened to visitors. Mrs. Nong Nooch handed over the management of the garden to her son, and she devoted her life to researching tropical plants. Thanks to her research, the garden contains many rare specimens.

Gardens and park of Versailles in France. Founded by King Louis XIV in 1661. He hired the best architects and artists who brought his dream to life - the Palace of Versailles and beautiful gardens.

The gardens and park of Versailles are considered part of the national heritage of France. Versailles is a village 24 kilometers from Paris. The gardens spread over 900 hectares. There are 1,400 fountains here.

Butchart Gardens in Canada is a group of flower gardens in Canada (British Columbia, near the city of Victoria on Vancouver Island). More than a million people visit this place every year.

Robert Pym Butchart, the founder of the gardens, wanted to produce cement on these lands. But in 1907, he met landscape designer Isaburo Kishida from Yokohama, who wanted to build gardens for his son. Robert Butchart was so inspired by the idea that he did not let the designer leave Canada until 1912. As a result, a park of amazing beauty was born.

It should be noted that the couple mined limestone until 1909, but then they finally came to the conclusion that further development was futile and began to work on the garden. The construction was completed in 1921, at which time the couple began to receive their first guests. The park is a family legacy, now owned by the Butcharts' great-granddaughter, Robin Lee Clark.

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden spread over 34 hectares. Hundreds of plant species grow here. The garden is located near Miami in Florida. The park was founded in 1938. Today it is a park, a research institute, and a plantation, which is supported by 45,000 volunteers who are interested in preserving rare plant species. In 2012, the park became the headquarters of the American Orchid community.

Royal Tulip Park Keukenhof, Holland


Keukenhof, or “Garden of Europe,” is a fabulous park and flower kingdom, spread over an area of ​​32 hectares in the vicinity of the town of Lisse, between Amsterdam and The Hague. Although Keukenhof is open to the public for only two months a year, from approximately March 20 to May 20, more than a million people visit each year.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Thailand


Nong Nooch is 240 hectares of botanical gardens and local attractions located on the 163rd kilometer of Sukhumvit Road in Chonburi Province. The park has its own Stonehenge and gardens of orchids, bonsai trees and ferns.

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, London


Kew Gardens originated in 1670 in Kew Park, created by Lord Henry Capel on the site of an apothecary's garden. More than 2 million tourists visit them every year, but the gardens are not just for them. Kew Gardens is a leading center for botanical research and the training of professional gardeners. Scientific research is carried out here, and the plants are also used as a source for other beautiful parks in England.

The most famous attractions in the Royal Botanic Gardens are Kew Palace, Mink, Great Pagoda, Davis Alpine House, Japanese Gate, Rizotron Multimedia Gallery, Queen Charlotte's Cottage, Marianne North Gallery, Shirley Sherwood Gallery, Treetop Walk Bridge and Water Lily House.

Tropical Palm Park, Florida, USA

The park is home to a unique collection of rare tropical plants, including palm trees, flowering trees and vines.

Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai


The first owner of the Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, Pan Yunduan, who was the provincial treasurer in the Ming era, decided to build a garden reminiscent of the imperial garden in Beijing to please his parents in their old age. Since the 16th century, the park has been rebuilt several times.

The entire park was built according to all the rules of Feng Shui. The garden is divided into 6 parts, which are connected by intricate transitions, visually isolated from each other. The name Yu Yuan means "Garden of Joy" or "Garden of Leisure Rest".

Garden of Cosmic Thoughts, Scotland


This amazing place appeared in Scotland in the town of Dumfries in 1989. Instead of exotic flowers and an abundance of shrubs, there are aluminum flower beds, instead of fountains shooting up, there are black holes, and the landscape is mesmerizing with unusual shapes.

Versailles Gardens, France

The famous Versailles gardens were laid out under Louis XIII and were brought to perfection by the famous court landscape architect André Le Nôtre under Louis XIV. In addition to carefully trimmed lawns and lawns, sculptures and parterres of flowers, luxurious fountains are located throughout the gardens.


Versailles Park is a “garden of the mind” with mathematically verified proportions and clearly planned alleys. The Sun King did not want to see wilted flowers, so two million potted fresh flowers were always ready to replace the wilted ones, and the garden shone magnificently all year round.

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When you travel to different countries, your tourist program probably includes not only visiting museums, but walking around the city and exploring the natural beauties of the city or area. Many cities are ready to boast of beautiful parks and gardens that are definitely worth a visit. If you manage to do this in good weather, you will get a lot of positive impressions and, of course, many bright photographs that will remain as a memory of an unforgettable trip.

So, which gardens and parks in the world are worth adding to your travel bucket list?

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1. Keukenhof Park in the Netherlands

Keukenhof Park (photo: @haniwandert)

Keukenhof is a flower park located in the small town of Lisse in the south of the Netherlands. With an area of ​​32 hectares, it is the largest flower park in the world. The park is open every year from mid-March to mid-May and has over 7 million flowers and wonderful colorful decor that will provide a wonderful backdrop for your photos. Tulips become the real stars of Keukenhof in the spring.

2. Alhambra Gardens in Spain

Alhambra Gardens (photo: @piiagrekula)

In arid Andalusia, the gardens of the Alhambra palace complex in Granada are a saving oasis of greenery and freshness. The Partal Gardens and the Nasrid Palace Gardens are must-sees. Don't miss the opportunity to admire the views of the Albaicin hills.

3. Gardens of Villa Borghese in Italy

Gardens of Villa Borghese (photo: @ns.lidija021)

The extensive gardens of Villa Borghese cover an area of ​​80 hectares and are the most spectacular in Rome. These gardens, illustrating the Romans' love of Renaissance city palaces and fountains, are now open to the public.

4. Bodnant Garden in Wales

Bodnant Garden (photo: @mrpaulclancy)

Bodnant is one of the most beautiful gardens in Wales. It is located in the south-east of the terraced park and overlooks the River Conwy. The garden is especially beautiful in spring, when rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias bloom.

5. Gardens of Villandry Castle in France

Villandry Castle Gardens (photo: @beatelouw)

The lush Renaissance-style gardens of Villandry Castle are located halfway between Tours and Azay-le-Rideau. They were restored at the beginning of the 20th century by Dr. Joaquim Carvallo. The area is divided into four main gardens: an ornamental garden, a water garden, a garden with many different herbs and a vegetable garden with geometric motifs.

6. Suzhou Gardens in China

Suzhou Gardens (photo: @haoyiliu)

The classical gardens of Suzhou are called one of the most beautiful in all of China because they represent true masterpieces of Chinese landscape art from the 11th to the 19th centuries. Nine of these gardens are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

7. Butchart Gardens in Canada

Butchart Gardens (photo: @so_0216)

Butchart Flower Gardens is located in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, near Victoria on Vancouver Island. This is a very famous attraction that is visited by more than a million tourists every year.

8. Majorelle Garden in Morocco

Majorelle Garden (photo: @ahindbrown)

The subtropical Majorelle Garden in Marrakech was founded in 1923 by the French artist Jacques Majorelle. And although the garden was subsequently abandoned for decades, it was saved by the famous couturier Yves Saint Laurent in 1960. Thanks to him, tourists coming to this pearl of the Middle East have the opportunity to stroll through this beautiful garden, where palm trees, cacti, bougainvillea, banana and laurel trees coexist.

9. Rikugien Garden in Japan

Rikugien Garden (photo: @beautiful_tokyo_walk)

Rikugien is a traditional Japanese park that is one of the main attractions of Tokyo. It is considered one of the most beautiful gardens of the Edo period and represents an important aspect of Japanese art, with a small pond in the center surrounded by many beautiful islands, trees, hills.

10. Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Africa

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden (photo: @emsmout)

Kirstenbosch is located on the eastern slope of Table Mountain in the suburbs of Cape Town. It was founded in 1913 and today covers an area of ​​528 hectares. Kirstenbosch is one of the most famous gardens in the world due to its collection and its unique location.

11. Claude Monet's garden in France

Claude Monet's garden (photo: @murat_gurbuz)

Claude Monet's garden in Giverny (Normandy) has received the official status of Outstanding; it represents the animated universe of his painting “Nymphaeas”. Arches of land plants surround a dazzling, massive “water garden” shaded by weeping willows. Connoisseurs of the legendary impressionist will be happy to visit this literally picturesque garden.

12. Park complex of Peterhof in Russia

Park complex of Peterhof (photo: website)

The 102-hectare Peterhof Park near St. Petersburg includes the French-style Upper Garden with three large fountains and the English-style Lower Garden, which includes the famous Grand Cascade at Petrodvorets. In sunny weather, the parks of Peterhof are truly dazzling - just like the dazzling statues of the Great Cascade covered in gold.

13. Inverewe Garden in Scotland

Inverew Garden (photo: @nationaltrustforscotland)

Inverew is a real subtropical paradise, located deep in the mountains, very popular among tourists in rainy Scotland. Blue poppies, California erythrons and countless plants from South America bloom here, as well as eucalyptus from Tasmania and Australia.

14. Eirignac Gardens in France

Eirignac Gardens (photo: @ju.laval)

Situated in the heart of the historic Périgord region, the Eirignac Gardens feature vegetation in the form of geometric shapes, originally designed in the 18th century. These gardens consist of trees with dazzling green crowns: cypress, yew, boxwood. In 2004, the French Ministry of Culture awarded these gardens the status of Outstanding (Jardin Remarquable).

15. Gardens of Villa Lante in Italy

Gardens of Villa Lante (photo: @sailor.xbi)

In northern Lazio lies Villa Lante with gardens in the Italian Renaissance style. The special feature of these gardens, classified as Grandi Giardini Italiani (Great Italian Gardens), are its waterfalls, fountains and cascades.

16. Nong Nooch Park in Thailand

Nong Nooch Park (photo: @asifiwerealex)

Nong Nooch is located near Pattaya and is famous for its tropical gardens, replete with different varieties of orchids, ferns and other exotic flowers. There are also many animals here that deserve the attention of foreign tourists.

17. Park of the Château de Courens in France

Courance Castle Park (photo: @mickasuperspeed)

50 km south of Paris is the Courens Castle, built in the Renaissance style. This castle is surrounded by a park that can be called one of the most beautiful water parks of the 16th century.

18. Het Loo Palace Park in the Netherlands

Het Loo Palace Park (photo: @oscardeboer)

The park, located in Apeldoorn, in the Gelderland province of the Netherlands, was designed by Claude Dego, a famous French gardener and nephew and protégé of the famous landscape architect André Le Nôtre. The park remains to this day in the same form in which it was created when it was founded in the 18th century.