Pokrovsky Park
Historical facts about Pokrovsky Park in Vladivostok
Pokrovsky Park in Vladivostok has a rich and dramatic history. Once on this site was the city cemetery, where famous citizens were buried, such as the first head of Vladivostok Yakov Semyonov and researcher Fridolf Huck.
In 1990, Pokrovsky Park in Vladivostok received the status of a memorial, and in 2021 was landscaped: new pedestrian paths, a playground and a lighting system appeared. Today it is a quiet and cozy place where you can stroll among the greenery and visit the restored temple
What you didn't know about Pokrovsky Park
All the graves (except the burial of Fridolf Huck, which was moved to the Marine Cemetery) on the territory of the present park were leveled to the ground. In Soviet times, the park had a shooting range, attractions, a dance platform, a Ferris wheel, sculptures of pioneers and athletes, and the park itself was called "Gorky PKiO".
The best time to visit the Pokrovsky Park in Vladivostok
Pokrovsky Park in Vladivostok is a place that is worth visiting at any time of the year, but it is especially pleasant to be here from May to October. During this period, the weather in the city is most comfortable: sunny days are ideal for walking among greenery and photos against the backdrop of the restored Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God
Фото: Петр СтаростинWhere is the Pokrovsky Park
| Route | |
|---|---|
| On the car: | Get to the city center |
| By public transport: | Pokrovsky Park stop |
Pokrovsky Park in Vladivostok is located in the city center, near Okeansky Prospekt. You can reach it on foot from the Pokrovsky Park stop or by car. The park is within walking distance of the central attractions, making it a convenient place for strolling and relaxing.
Фото: Пётр Старостин
Фото: Пётр Старостин
Фото: Пётр Старостин
