Almost as old as Saint Petersburg itself, this large park has taken multiple names over the years; Great Meadow, Tsarina’s Meadow, and finally the Field of Mars. The current name came about after a monument of Alexander Suvorov (1729 – 1800) was erected, with him being depicted as the Roman god of war Mars. Originally used as a training ground for the Russian army, it was later converted into a military parade ground, before becoming a park for the public towards the second half of the 19th century. Besides that, the park is also used as a revolutionary memorial to commemorate the fighters of the February Revolution. The remains of those who died during that period of time can also be found buried here. Today, visitors can check out the eternal flame burning endlessly since 1957, located in the centre of the park. Considered to be the first eternal flame in Russia, it was lit in memory of the victims who died in all the wars and revolutions in Saint Petersburg. With its constant ties to war, it makes perfect sense for this park to be named after the god of war himself.