Park of Reformation
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| Park of Reformation | |
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| Ukrainian: Парк Реформації» (Also: Reformaciyi) | |
 Park of Reformation | |
  Location of Reserve | |
| Location | Ukraine |
| Nearest city | Chernivtsi |
| Coordinates | 48°15′29″N 25°56′28″E / 48.258°N 25.941°E |
| Area | 70 hectares (0.27 sq mi) |
The Park of Reformation (Ukrainian: Парк Реформації») is located in the southern territory of Chernivtsi, Ukraine. It was founded in the second half of the 20th century.
Topography[edit]
The park has an area of about 70 hectares (170 acres). Its territory includes walking trails, two artificial lakes, playgrounds and fields; there is also an amusement complex. Every year the park is visited by thousands of people.
History[edit]
The park was previously named October (Ukrainian: Жовтневий), after the October Revolution. As a result of decommunization efforts, the very first park of reformation opened in Chernivtsi. The biggest city park was named in honor of the reformation of the 16th century, a period of time in Europe when the dark Middle Ages were ended by restoring the value of human life and freedom of speech.
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References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Official website of the Chernivtsi city Council
- World's first 'Reformation' park of opened in Chernivtsi
