The Izmailovo Park, Moscow has been a favorite park for relaxation for the Muscovites for many centuries. This forest like park is situated in the Izmaylovo district of Moscow. The mention Izmailovo Park, Moscow can be found in the records going as far as the 14the century. Today the park is a popular tourist attraction in Moscow.
The Izmailovo Park, Moscow got its name likely from the Izmailov family, the owner of the village at that time. In the year Tsar Aleksei Mikhailovich though of building model economy at Izmailovo and he ordered laying out of parks and gardens. Different fruits and rare animals as well as birds are brought in. As many as 20 ponds were dug out along the courses of the Izmailovka and the Pekhorka Rivers and these flow through the park. In 1660s, an artificial island, the Silver Island was made as the home of the household of the Royal family.
The Izmailovo Park, Moscow has kept its beauty till today. There are glorious birch woods, as well as the beautiful Pokhorovoskiy Cathedral on Silver Island which was built in 1679. The cathedral was badly damaged at the time of invasion of Napoleon in 1812. It was restored in 1840 by the great Moscow architect Konstantin Ton. He supervised the construction of the buildings surrounding the cathedral. These building were constructed for military hospital. There are two more buildings, the Ceremonial gate and the Bridge Tower from the original estate lie in the front and behind the cathedral.
One can visit the park and also go for some souvenir shopping at the Izmailovo Market. The entrance to the Izmailovo Park, Moscow, the market and the Silver Island are situated next to Izmailovsky Park Metro Station as well as the Inmailovo Hotel Complex. One can also go the park by the Izamailovskaya Metro Station which is situated above ground and get inside through one of the park' scenic alleys.
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