Top 25 parks to escape urban swelling
When you visit a city in travel , it is easy to get dragged into the stream of passers-by through the streets or large places. Flânering in the streets turns out pleasant but when it comes to finding a place to rest and take a good bowl of fresh air , parks are an excellent way to escape the bustle of the city, noise and pollution. World travellers recently voted on TripAdvisor to choose the urban parks that you must absolutely visit if you stay in one of the cities mentioned!
25. The Parc de la Colline du Château, Nice, France
24. St James’s Park, London, England
St James’s Park is worthy of royalty. He is, after all, flanked by Buckingham Palace. This beautiful park is an oasis of calm in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Sit among the jonquils and ducks and look at people passing through.
23. Mont Royal, Montreal, Canada
Grimper at the top of Mount Royal is worth it, because it offers incredible views of the whole city and its surroundings. During the autumn, the hill is dressed in bright yellow, red and orange colours that contrast with the grey of the skyline , which makes it one of the best moments of the year to discover it.
22. South Bank Parklands, Brisbane, Australia
This tropical forest in the middle of the city is an incredibly surreal place to visit. With its own artificial beach, the park takes full advantage of the sun all year round in Australia.
21. Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Netherlands
From the 17th century author Joost van den Vondel, this urban park has been a popular place since 1865. Make sure you see the beautiful rose garden, home to more than 70 types of roses, as well as the outdoor theatre that showcases incredible artists throughout the year.
20. Royal Botanical Gardens, Melbourne, Australia
The Royal Botanic Gardens are the example of tranquility. This jungle is the ideal place to escape the hustle and bust of the CBD in Melbourne for hours, especially under the canopy.
19. St Stephen’s Green, Dublin, Ireland
This picturesque place is an incredible place to enjoy a few drinks in the afternoon. Located in the park, there are countless statues of writers and poets who have made Ireland a culturally influential country.
18. Frognerparken (Parc Vigeland), Oslo, Norway
Vigeland Park is especially famous for its hundreds of magnificent sculptures. Surprisingly, they were all made by one person, Gustav Vigeland. The park is Gustav’s workshop that we should all discover.
17. Bryant Park, New York, United States
If you ever visit New York, the Bryant Park is a great place to come eat something and enjoy the sun. The premises participate in taichi classes, knitting and play chess, but for those who want to relax, there is also music and books.
16. Parc de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain
With breathtaking panoramas on the city located just below, you will find it difficult to get views. Yet this green paradise also includes an incredible art museum and refreshing fountains.
15. Balboa Park, San Diego, United States
Balboa Park is so beautiful that it almost seems that a touch of Spain has been taken and placed in the middle of San Diego, California. This huge park is home to museums, theatres and a zoo. The highlight of a visit here is the exquisite architecture of the Casa de Balboa and its mirror basin.
14. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, United States
Abriating him Conservatory of Flowers , the oldest Victorian greenhouse outside England, a large carousel and even a herd of bison, the thousands of Golden Gate Park trees contain a treasure waiting only for explorers eager for discoveries.
13. Boston Public Garden, Boston, United States
During the fall, Boston is one of the most beautiful cities in America, largely thanks to its beautiful public garden (Public Garden). The lakes of this haven of peace reflect this city in constant movement, while the cold weather creates a sea of colors.
12. Englischer Garten (Jardin Anglais), Munich, Germany
More international than its name suggests, this Englischer Garten houses a Greek temple, a Chinese pagoda and a Japanese tea house. High-current rivers dominate the landscape, many of which are conducive to surfing . For those who do not want to get wet, there are kilometers of paths and paths on which to lose.
11. Botanical garden of Singapore
The Botanical Gardens of Singapore are one of the last retreats of the city in a landscape dominated by skyscrapers. The virgin rainforest is very appreciated by riders and walkers. Make sure you stop at the National Orchid Garden , which has a collection of more than 3000 beautiful flower species.
10. Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France
This green space was created in 1612 at the request of Marie de Mediis, while she lived in the now Palais du Luxembourg. After the French revolution, the vast walks and water games were opened to the public and even expanded under Napoleon. From now on, the gardens thrive and their long history gives them more reason to visit them.
9. Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain
Along the Retiro Park is the magnificent Palacio de Cristal. Originally used to house exotic plants, it now hosts art and music exhibitions live . With museums, galleries and sculptures, El Retiro is the center of Spanish culture.
8. Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo, Brazil
Ibirapuera Park is one of the only green spots in what could be the fastest growing city in the world. With pavilions, a planetarium, an auditorium and an obelisk, it is both the cultural heart of São Paulo and its green lung.
7. Parc Güell, Barcelona, Spain
Designed by Antoni Gaudí for the Count and Industrial Eusebi Güell, this park is full of fierce architecture. Associated with an incredible view of the city below, the Park Güell is one of the best places to see in Barcelona.
6. Kings Park, Perth, Australia
Kings Park is a vast bush on Mount Eliza and houses more than 300 plants and 80 endemic species of birds. The park is almost left intact by man and nature is “authorised” to grow. With a panoramic view of the Swan River, Darling Range and the Perth Business District, it is by far the most beautiful place in the city.
5. High Line, New York, United States
The High Line is a long rail section of one kilometre six cent regenerated by nature. This magical green airway is the work of the inhabitants who help to keep it as such. It offers the possibility to get out of the busy streets and walk to New York in another way.
4. Millennium Park, Chicago, United States
The Millennium Park is something that Chicago residents are very proud, and rightly so. In the heart is the magnificent Crown Fountain (an interactive fountain) and "The Bean" ("Le Haricot", or Cloud Gate ). With tennis courts, artists and local musicians, the park is not only a green space to come picnic, it is a real way of life.
3. Central Park, New York, United States
Central Park is part of these places that make New York an amazing city to live. The park is so large that more land was moved during its construction than during the Panama Canal. With a zoo, a dairy, dozens of local artists and musicians, charming bridges and hundreds of picturesque places, you could lose yourself in this place for days.
2. Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, United States
Colorado Springs is still largely dominated by its vast landscape. The Garden of the Gods (" Jardin des Dieux" in French) is a series of red rock formations created millions of years before. With more than 550 hectares, the park is really huge and it would take weeks to explore in depth its incredible beauty.
1. Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada
At the edge of downtown Vancouver, there is a peninsula that remained almost exactly as it was before Vancouver animated and emerged around it. With miles of pristine beaches, flowery gardens and more than half a million trees, Stanley Park is truly an urban jungle. The peninsula also houses the largest aquarium in Canada and a water park.
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