Schloss Moyland, a neo-Gothic moated castle, can be found embedded in the landscape of the Lower Rhine. The castle and its historical gardens dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries form an ensemble of major significance in terms of artistic and cultural history. The basic structure of the gardens is still determined by…
Since the renovation and reopening of the historic synagogue in 2000, followed by the establishment of the Jewish Museum and Cafe Bergson in the house of the last Jewish resident, these green spaces have been essential in creating a safe and welcoming environment for both visitors and locals. These spaces include the Great Synagogue Memorial…
The Nordstädter Bürgerverein (Nordstadt Citizens’ Association) was founded in 1893 with the aim of establishing the Nordpark. While the western part mostly consists of woodland, the eastern part (rising to 273 metres) is more park-like in character. The town of Wuppertal was able to renovate the park step by step from 2009 to 2018 with…
Stryiskyi Park is the largest and best project of Arnold Röhring in Lviv, а park-monument of landscape art of national importance. The park covers an area of more than 50 hectares. Located on the hills of the Lviv Heights, it has a unique landscape character that combines English and French aesthetic principles, creating a unique…
The National Garden, one of the first public gardens of modern Athens, is located in the heart of Athens, next to the Parliament building and close to the Presidential Palace and the Prime Minister’s Office. The National Garden was originally designed as the gardens of the Royal Palace. Its planting began in 1839 with the…
The first historical record of this locality dates from 1222. At that time there stood a Gothic fort with courtyard, which was lent by Czech King Václav I to Austrian nobleman Sigfried Sirotek in 1249. In the 16th century it was probably Hartmann II of Liechtenstein who had the old medieval water castle torn down…
Nestled away from the bustling heart of Valletta lie Hastings Gardens, a serene haven boasting verdant landscapes and captivating vistas. Tucked atop St. John’s Bastion and St. Michael’s Bastion, Hastings Gardens offers visitors an enchanting retreat from urban life, inviting them to immerse themselves in its historical legacy and picturesque surroundings. Accessing Hastings Gardens is…
The main aim of the project, designed by New Visit Group, was to create a contemporary urban park and to rehabilitate its relationship with the castle, while respecting the natural potential of a significant part of the site. The design is based on two major interventions. To the south-west, the wider urban context brings to…
The grounds of Rundāle Palace amount to 85 hectares including the French Baroque Garden which covers 10 hectares. Based on a layout by Francesco Rastrelli from 1735/1736, the garden was created by Christopher and Michael Weyland between 1736 and 1740. The garden borders a former hunting park to the south, whereas the area on the…
The park was projected in 1839 by K.H. Vagner, a gardener of Riga. A resort was established in Jurmala in the 18th century due to the healing properties of sulphur waters. Kemeri park is one of the oldest and major parks outside the capital Riga. It was designed as a landscape park with a network…