Category: Parks and Gardens

Parks and gardens in and around cities, ideal for walks and relaxation.

The Bear Pit Bear Park, also known as the "Bärengraben," first opened in 1857; however, after much debate, a 6,000 square-meter bear park was constructed in 2009 on the outskirts of the Old Town beside the Aare River. The bears can still use the tunnel to go to the Pit,…

Address Grosser Muristalden 4, 3006 Bern, Switzerland

Categories Parks and Gardens Architectural attractions and landmarks Attractions Public spaces

Burggarten, Vienna

Park Burggarten, together with its ‘counterpart’ Volksgarten, across from Heldenplatz, is another small park/garden in Vienna, but with very central and popular location. Set on the Ringstrasse and bordering Hofburg (Neue Burg palace wing) and Albertina Palace, Burggarten is impossible to miss and walk through it while visiting popular Vienna…

Address Burggarten, Wien

Categories Parks and Gardens Attractions Public spaces

Mirabell Palace with Gardens

Mirabell Palace with Gardens is a historic building in the city of Salzburg, Austria. The palace and its gardens is a listed cultural heritage monument and part of the Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1606, prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich constructed Mirabell Palace as a…

Address Mirabellplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg

Categories Architectural attractions and landmarks Attractions Castles and palaces Parks and Gardens

General San Martin Park (Parque General San Martín), Mendoza

Mendoza's General San Martin Park is the city's green lung. It is worth visiting for a walk and spending a day outside because of its 500 hectares. It was designed by landscape architect Charles Thays in 1896 under the name West Park. The following are attractions found in the park….

Address Parque General San Martín, Mendoza

Categories Parks and Gardens Architectural attractions and landmarks Attractions Public spaces

Parque de Maria Luisa, Seville

Parque de Maria Luisa, Seville, is a splendid oasis nestled in the heart of the city. This enchanting park stretches over 100 acres and boasts an array of picturesque landscapes and architectural gems that embody the essence of Andalusia's beauty. As one enters this horticultural marvel, they are greeted by…

Address P.º de las Delicias, s/n, 41013 Sevilla, Spain

Categories Parks and Gardens Architectural attractions and landmarks Attractions Public spaces

Taronga Zoo, Sydney

Located in the picturesque city of Sydney, Taronga Zoo is a world-renowned wildlife sanctuary that offers visitors an unforgettable animal experience. With stunning views of the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, this zoo provides a unique opportunity to observe some of Australia's most fascinating creatures…

Address Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

Categories Parks and Gardens Architectural attractions and landmarks Attractions

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