Situated in the middle of St. Petersburg and next to Palace Square lies the beautiful, lush Alexander Gardens. Immortalised in Russian literature in the novel-in-verse Evgeny Oregon by beloved poet Alexander Pushkin, these beautiful grounds boast an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. With greenery surrounding you and a stunning dancing fountain, so known for how it reacts to music, these ground offer an afternoon of serenity, perfect for journalling, meditating or even to do some soul-searching. Walk around to take in all that the amazing Alexander Garden has to offer, and get to know some of the great cultural figures of Russian from their statues erected around the garden.