This leafy park, laid out in 1845, wraps in an arc around the Kronverk moat and Artillery Museum. It's too close to traffic to ensure a peaceful escape but, if you have kids in tow, it harbours a few attractions worth considering, the best of which is the Planetarium , offering shows throughout the day, an observatory and several different display halls.
Although the Leningradsky Zoo has had remarkable success in breeding polar bears in captivity (over 100 have been born here since 1993), the enclosures for most animals are cramped; kids will like it but animal-loving adults may be distressed.
Also inside the park is Mini St Petersburg – miniature sculptures of the city's key landmarks that make for a fun photo opportunity.
