Cesis May Park 4333M

Cesis May Park attracts residents and visitors of Cesis with the water mirror of the historic long pond, colorful light fountains and a pair of rare black swans. Wild ducks swim in the pond, fish occasionally jump out.
May Park was created in the 19th century, when romantic ruins became fashionable in park architecture. The park was created during the reign of Count Carl Gustav von Sievers and was originally named after the Count's grandson, Alexis. It is said about Aleksha Park that its tall linden rows were planted by E. Veidenbaum's grandfather Kaspars Veidenbaums. In May Park you can see the impressive sculpture “Battle with the Centaur” by the famous Latvian sculptor Karlis Jansons, which has become one of the symbols of the city.