Description of the attraction
It is not easy to describe the impressions that the Grishko Botanical Garden evokes in Kievites and guests of the capital. However, besides the gifts of nature, this garden also has the opportunity to boast of its historical heritage. This attraction is called - Red yard. It got its name thanks to the fortress of the same name, located in the 11th century on Vydubetsky hill next to the still existing Vydubetsky monastery. From here once opened a stunning view of the capital, and the fortress itself was one of the most beautiful structures in the city (hence its name - "red" meant then "beautiful"). Prince Yuri Dolgoruky, who died here, was especially fond of the Red Court.
Naturally, buildings of this age are not often preserved, especially if waves of invaders roll across the territory of the country in which they are located from century to century. However, this does not prevent the descendants of ancient architects from restoring what is possible. The people of Kiev did the same, gathering a thread with the world and creating an observation complex on the site of a long-disappeared fortress.
When arranging the observation complex, a thorough improvement work was done: the site was cleared, a wooden palisade was erected along the perimeter of the site, equipped with observation loopholes. Also, a two-story tower was built, recreational facilities and paths were laid specifically for walking. Wooden gates, fences and platforms, copying the style of Kievan Rus', also appeared here. To make the atmosphere of ancient Kiev as accurate as possible, the Red Yard was planted with vegetation identical to the one that grew here a thousand years ago.
Thanks to the restoration work, the Kievites and visitors had the opportunity to admire the left bank of Kiev and, of course, the Dnieper.
