Legend Sculpture Park

Sculpture Park “Legend” is Russia’s largest collection of outdoor sculptures, located in the Mokshansky district of the Penza region. Today 364 author’s sculptures made by masters from 72 countries are exhibited here, and the art collection is constantly replenished. The materials for the expressive modern sculptures are granite, concrete, limestone, marble, wood, metal, wire and plastic.

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Legend Park was created in 2008 on the bank of the pond, in the recreational complex “Clean Ponds”, and today it has become one of the popular tourist attractions. More than 30 thousand tourists become its guests every year.

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The role of the Penza Sculpture Park as a significant cultural object of Russia has been appreciated by Russian and foreign experts. Positive feedback on the work of the park “Legend” left famous painters, sculptors, editors-in-chief of professional publications, directors of cultural centers, museums and art galleries. For 7 years, under the auspices of UNESCO, International Sculpture Symposiums have been held here, bringing together prominent sculptors, artists, photographers, gallery owners, as well as unions of designers and filmmakers.

There are guided tours of the Legend Art Gallery and Sculpture Park. Guests can participate in master classes, visit exhibitions and presentations. For tourists, visiting the art complex and the park is paid: from Monday to Thursday – 100 rubles, and from Friday to Sunday – 200 rubles. Children under 12 years old can visit the expositions for free.

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History of the Legend Park

In the fall of 2008, on the initiative and with the financial support of the holding Rosstroy, a representative symposium was held near Penza, which was attended by 49 sculptors from thirty countries. For 20 days they created works on the theme “Motherhood and Family”, and it was with them that the story of the sculpture park “Legend” began.

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Over the next two years, sculptors and artists who worked on the theme “Myths and Legends” came here. Then an art residence, art gallery and museum were opened on the shores of a picturesque pond.

The symposium’s theme was “Myths and Legends.

The theme of the symposium held in 2011 was “The Poetry of Love”. Sixty-eight sculptors came near Penza, and they gave informative master classes for students of children’s art schools. It was decided to continue this tradition. Every year, sculptors and artists work in the Legend Park; during the season, they choose a common theme to create.

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Tours of the sculpture park

There are hour-long guided tours of the Legend Sculpture Park and Art Gallery. Separate guided journeys can also be made through parts of the park. During them, tourists are introduced to the Legend, Dreams, the Japanese Stone Garden and the Source of Power. There are hour-long recreational walks and tours of the workshops where master sculptors and painters work. In addition, park guests can view the artwork on display at the hotel.

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Clear Ponds

The recreational complex where the Legend Sculpture Park is located is considered Russia’s only art resort. On the well-maintained territory, occupying an area of 90 hectares, there is a convenient parking lot. In summer, tourists can use sun loungers and sun umbrellas. A playground and a small contact zoo are open for children. On the territory of the “Clean Ponds” there are benches for rest and walking paths. Entertainment programs are held for holidaymakers.

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People come here for one day and with overnight stays. In the recreational complex you can rent a gazebo for a picnic, spend a pleasant time on the landscaped sandy beach and stay in the hotels “Art Penza” or “Clean Ponds”, which offer rooms for two, three or four people. Breakfast is included in the price.

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The recreational complex has a developed infrastructure. There is established work of cafes, bars, restaurants, sauna, swimming pool, spa-medical center, conference halls and banquet halls.

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How to get there

The Legend Sculpture Park is located near the village of Ramzai, 20 kilometers northwest of Penza. By car from the city you need to go on the highway E-30 “Ural” and before the village turn right at the sign “Clean Ponds”. From the turn to the sculpture park is about 4 km.

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