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Relaxing Autumn Walk in Oranienbaum Park, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments. Historical Centre of the Town of Lomonosov (Oranienbaum), including the Palace and Park Ensemble of the Upper Park and Lower Garden. Oranienbaum is a large park (palace and park ensemble), which is located near St. Petersburg, on the western outskirts of the Lomonosov town. The park is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, to the west of St. Petersburg. Oranienbaum is located at a distance approximately 9 kilometers from the Peterhof. Lomonosov is a small town, suburb of St. Petersburg. Until 1948, the city was called Oranienbaum. Oranienbaum Park is a great place where you can wander along the paths among the trees. You can make great pictures on the background of the palaces and ponds here. You can see a ducks, the peacock or a deer. Two parts of the park are built in different styles. This gives the opportunity to see in one place the various styles of garden art. It is possible to see beautifully executed copies of famous antique sculptures in the park. A good weather is the only condition necessary to enjoy a walk in the park. The land on which the park is located, was donated by Peter I the prince AD Menshikov at the beginning of the XVIII century. The oldest and largest palace in the park is called Menshikov Palace. Later, the park has been owned by various famous people, including Emperor Peter III, the Empress Catherine II and Emperor Alexander I. The dimensions of the park and the luxury of palaces meet the requirements of their respective owners. The park covers a large area, which has many convenient for walking tracks, several ponds and some enclosures with animals. There are several palaces and buildings of the XVIII century in the park. The park and buildings are under control of the "Peterhof" museum.