This is the oldest public park in Warsaw. It was laid out back in the XVII century, but it was only opened to the general public in the XVIII century. It was a gift to the city's residents from King Augustus II the Strong.
The Saxon Park is designed in the Versailles style, so beautiful statues, fountains, skillfully trimmed shrubs, and colorful flowerbeds can be found throughout it. There is also a small lake here: it was created artificially, so its shape perfectly replicates the Roman sanctuary of Vesta, the goddess of the hearth.
Along the central alley there are two dozen statues - these are just a few of the sculptures that survived the war - originally there were 70. And the alley ends with a two-tier fountain, next to which there is an old sundial. This was a favorite element of all garden complexes of that time. They often served as the center of some elaborate flowerbed or floral ornament.
Like many public parks, the Saxon Garden was initially private territory and was located next to the palace. But during the Second World War, both were badly damaged. After restoration, the garden complex continues to function to this day, but only some arches remain from the palace. The Eternal Flame is now located beneath them, around which an honor guard stands every day.
