{"id":667289,"date":"2022-02-23T11:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T08:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=667289"},"modified":"2024-05-01T11:31:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T08:31:13","slug":"hyde-park-in-london-history-photo-description-how-to-get-there-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/hyde-park-in-london-history-photo-description-how-to-get-there-map\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyde Park in London – history, photo, description, how to get there, map"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most famous park areas in the world is Hyde Park located in the center<\/a> of the British capital. A fabulous green island<\/a> of nature, beautiful at any time of the year.<\/p>\n

Story<\/h2>\n

Initially, this area<\/a> was a dense virgin forest<\/a>, which was owned by Westminster Abbey. Then King Henry VIII seized the land for hunting grounds and for entertainment<\/a> events in which the relatives and subjects of the monarch took part.<\/p>\n

Ordinary citizens were allowed to visit<\/a> the royal park since 1637 during the reign of James I. Over time, it becomes a popular place among the capital's reside<\/a>nts – they rest<\/a>ed here, celebrated holidays<\/a>. And in 1665, the townspeople were fleeing the plague that broke out in London.<\/p>\n

Each monarch who came to the throne, sought to bring something new to the look of Hyde Park. In 1728, Caroline, the wife of George II, ordered to equip the lakes, which divided the entire territory into two parts. William III ordered the construction of the Rotten Row road and the installation of more than three hundred oil lamps – this was the first road with artificial lighting in the city<\/a> and in the whole kingdom. It still exists, and lovers of horseback riding take walks here.<\/p>\n

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By order of Queen Victoria, the World<\/a> Exhibition was held in the park in 1851. For the exposition, an elegant Crystal Palace was built, a grandiose glass pavilion that could accommodate 14,000 visitors at a time. Unfortunately, it has not survived to this day – it burned down in 1936. From the beginning of the 19th century, the territory took on a modern look, which has hardly changed to the present day. Occupies an area of \u200b\u200b1.4 square meters. km.<\/p>\n

A riding school is open in the park, you can rent roller skates, play bowling in a special pavilion, play tennis in an open area, and excursions<\/a> are organized. Often there are performances by popular artists, including Madonna, the Rolling Stones, state and religious holidays<\/a> are celebrated. After walking<\/a> or playing sports, it is pleasant to relax<\/a> and dine in cozy cafes and restaurants – the prices<\/a> are reasonable and the food is delicious.<\/p>\n

What to see<\/a><\/h2>\n

On the territory of Hyde-Park there is a museum and an art gallery, which presents contemporary art, many interesting<\/a> monuments.<\/p>\n

The most popular objects among Londoners and visitors to the city are:<\/p>\n

Speaker's corner<\/h3>\n

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Year of formation 1872. It is considered a symbol of freedom of speech, located<\/a> in the north-east of the park area. There are always speakers here. The law does not prohibit any person from sharing their views – discussing royalty, laws, promoting the most daring ideas<\/a>, speaking on philosophical and theological topics. And now you can meet political groups and just people who want to attract attention.<\/p>\n

Lake Serpentine<\/h3>\n

Translated Serpentine means Serpentine – a reservoir of artificial origin (equipped in 1730), separates Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Its area is slightly less than 12 hectares. Named for its curved, snake-like shape, used specifically to create a natural look. This was an unconventional solution for the 17th century, while man-made lakes and ponds had straight lines and an elongated shape.<\/p>\n

A tragic story made the lake more popular: Harriet Westbrook, the wife of the poet Shelley, drowned in it. The woman left a suicide note on the shore, from which it followed that it was suicide. Probably, her husband did not grieve too much – two weeks after her tragic death, the poet married again.<\/p>\n

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Here expanse for lovers of water entertainment, you can combine relax<\/a>ation and sports – fishing, boating or catamaran, swimming if the weather<\/a> is good, just lying on the green lawns or having picnics.<\/p>\n

In 2002, rowing competitions were held on the lake, and in 2012, during the Olympic Games, water sports competitions were held.<\/p>\n

Coca-Cola London Eye ticket \u00a324.30<\/a>
\nTower of London and Royal Treasures<\/a>
\nticket \u00a326.80 Tower Bridge ticket \u00a39.80<\/a>
\nWestminster Abbey entrance ticket and audio guide \u00a320<\/a>
\nMadame Tussauds ticket – \u00a329<\/a>
\nSt. Paul's Cathedral: Fast Track Ticket – \u00a316<\/a>
\nShard Skyscraper – Entrance Ticket & Champagne – \u00a324.95<\/a><\/p>\n

Pet cemetery<\/h3>\n

Not too well known even among the locals. Burial of pets began in London in 1881, the last burial dates back to 1903. Cherry the dog, a Maltese terrier belonging to the Barned family, was the first to be buried here. After the death of the dog, the Barned children<\/a> persuaded the porter to allow their pet to be buried in his garden. Then, under the wheels of the carriage, the dog of the wife of the Duke of Cambridge<\/a> died – this was the second burial.<\/p>\n

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A year later, almost the entire gatekeeper's garden was occupied by graves – only about 300 pieces. The gravestones have survived to this day. This gloomy, but picturesque place is a closed area, everyone is allowed here only once a year.<\/p>\n

monuments<\/h3>\n

It is impossible to see<\/a> all Hyde Park memorials in a day, the most popular among visitors are:<\/p>\n

Statue<\/a> of Achilles – dedicated to the victory over Napoleon's army. This is the largest monument of the park, established in 1822. To create it, the cannons captured by Wellington's army in the campaign against Napoleon's Bonaparte were melted down.<\/p>\n

The figure of Achilles is made in the form of a naked man, many Londoners, distinguished by stiffness, actively resented this. But the sculpture managed to be defended, passions subsided and now people can admire it.<\/p>\n

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Diana Memorial Fountain – in memory of the Princess of Wales (died in a car<\/a> accident in Paris<\/a> in 1997). The fountain is a unique<\/a> structure, which was opened personally by Elizabeth II on July 6, 2004. Designed by renowned landscape designer Katherine Gustafson, the project required 545 blocks of Cornish granite to complete.<\/p>\n

The symbolic building represents the life of the Princess of Wales and is made in an unusual form – two gutters measuring 50 x 80 m, connected into an oval. Water flows through the gutters towards each other. On the east side, gentle steps and water flows slowly – the personification of a calm part<\/a> of life, on the west – the water stream looks like a fast and stormy river, symbolizes hard times and the sudden, ridiculous death of the princess. The passage of water flows is carried out along three bridges, the groundwater of London feeds the fountain. Diana was highly respected by locals and people around the world due to the help she always provided to the sick and disadvantaged people.<\/p>\n

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The July 7 monument is dedicated to people who died during the terrorist attacks. There was a tragedy in 2004 in the capital's subway. Made in a minimalist<\/a> style – 52 rectangular stainless steel columns mounted vertically.<\/p>\n

In the eastern part of Hyde Park there are several unusual fountains<\/a> and statues. They were made in the sixties of the XX century. One composition is called “Stagnation Water” – it depicts a huge head of a horse, leaning towards the water to get drunk.<\/p>\n

Not far away one could see an equestrian statue of “Genghis Khan”, cast in bronze. It was created in 2012 by the Russian sculptor Namdakov. A few years later, it was replaced by the composition “Keeper” by the same sculptor – a mystical cat with wings that protects cubs.<\/p>\n

Among the best is a monument to animals participating in the First World War. The appearance of such a memorial is not surprising – the British are passionate lovers of horses, dogs and cats. The exposition was opened in 2004 by Anna, the daughter of the Queen of England, and Bus<\/a>ter, a springer spaniel dog, a participant in the war in Iraq. The dog was awarded the Maria Deakin Medal, the highest military award for animals, for the courage she showed in carrying out responsible and dangerous task<\/a>s.<\/p>\n

Animals participated in wars in antiquity, only in the First World War, 8 million horses, donkeys, dogs, pigeons died. Grateful Londoners carved a monument out of Portland stone (sculptor Backhouse). In the center<\/a> of the composition there is a wall with a symbolic image of military operations, in which an elephant, a camel and a horse participate. Bronze mules are heading toward her, heavily loaded.<\/p>\n

Part of the wall is torn apart, behind it are also visible a bronze horse and a dog – they are already in a “better world”. A touching exposition imbued with love and admiration for faithful animals.<\/p>\n

The bronze sculpture “Isis” is made in the image of the goddess of motherhood, who took the form of a bird.<\/p>\n

The park has an art gallery – Serpentine, which presents unique exhibits created in the XX-XXI centuries.<\/p>\n

Wellington Arch<\/h3>\n

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The elegant and majestic Wellington Arch, another name is the Arch of the Constitution. It was erected by order of George IV to commemorate the defeat of Bonaparte's troops by the British army in 1825. The classicist project was designed by the architect Burton.<\/p>\n

In 1846, the Arch was crowned with a statue of the Duke of Wellington, the work of the sculptor White. It was considered the largest equestrian statue (height 8.5 meters). In the eighties of the XIX century, it was moved, it was required for the redevelopment<\/a> of the road, now the structure is located on a “safety island<\/a>” for pedestrians.<\/p>\n

In 1912, the statue of the duke was replaced by a sculptural composition – a bronze angel of peace, controlling the quadriga, descends from heaven. Interestingly, until 1992, the smallest police station in the capital was located in the Arch. Currently, there is a museum, which occupies three floors. It contains exhibits that tell about the history<\/a> of this place. Upstairs there is a terrace with great views.<\/p>\n

Part of the arch works as a ventilation shaft for the London Underground, and the fire departments of the city often receive signals that the building is on fire. But these are dusty air currents escaping from the mine.<\/p>\n

Where is it located and how to<\/a> get there<\/a>?<\/h2>\n

Hyde-park is located in London, next to Kensington Gardens. Open from 05:00 to 24:00.
\nYou can get there<\/a> by bus, route<\/a>s: 2.6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 22, 36, 38, 52. 73, 74, 137, 148, 274, 390, 414, 436. By metro to the stations: Lankaster Gate, Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Knights bridge.<\/p>\n

Hyde Park is an oasis of calm and peace. A favorite place for festivities, sports, holidays<\/a> and sightseeing<\/a>. If you need privacy, you can find a quiet and picturesque place. Any person here will be interesting and comfortable.<\/p>\n

Hyde Park in London on the map<\/a><\/h2>\n