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27.12.17 11:11

These mysterious New Year's Days of the Square of many cities (including the Palace in St. Petersburg, Red in Moscow or opposite the majestic Somerset House in London) turned into amazingly beautiful rollers, where you hurry and young people, and children, and romantic couples, and veterans skates. Festive illumination, music and exquisite design makes ice areas just fabulous! Today we will look at the most unusual rollers in the world.

Ice patterns: the most unusual rollers of the world

Vintage depot in Minneapolis

One of the oldest depots of America - built in Minneapolis (Minnesota) at the end of the XIX century building with high vaults - was intended for "parking" of trains that were held along the Milwauke-Road line. The last composition went from here in 1871. But the historical structure was not abandoned - it turned into an atmospheric hotel "The Renaissance Minneapolis", in which one of the most unusual rollers of the United States is equipped.

Pearl of Chicago Park Maggie Dail

A stunning city rink Chicago is part of the extensive and beautiful park Maggie Dale. Although the rink opened only in 2014, he managed to acquire incredible popularity, and today it flows on the sea of \u200b\u200bcitizens, thirsting for winter entertainment. The design of the rink was developed by architect Michael Wang Walkenburg, and the most valuable in this ice tape - the charming species of Chicago open with it, especially fascinating in the twilight - in the overflows of the necklaces of lights.

Pool-transformer on the Square of Naitan Phillips in Toronto

Naitan Phillips Square in the heart of Toronto is located directly opposite the city hall and was designed in 1965 by the same Architect Wilho Revelly in the Commonwealth with Landscaping Designer Richard Strong. The area is just a storehouse of sights, among them Archer Henry Mura, the Statue of Winston Churchill and a stunning pool, surrounded by the so-called "Arches of Freedom" (which includes part of the copy of the Berlin Wall). In winter, the pool turns into a luxurious ice rink, the center of attraction and local, and tourists.

In the Brooklyn Center of Samuel Ji and Ethel Lefrak: Silver on the blue "Heaven"

The most famous skating rink in New York is a rink in the Rockefeller Center. But if you are ready to leave the hospitable Manhattan and go to Brooklyn, a pleasant surprise awaits you here. In the park Lakeside Avenue from the XIX century before 2013, no building was built, but recently the center of Samuel Ji and Ethel Lefrak (Design Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects). The highlight of the center was a wonderful rink. The peculiarity of this ice site is an unusual ceiling, saturated-blue, with silver lines embrying on each other, exactly waves.

Ingalz Center: Legend of Yale University

Ice rink, or rather, the center of Ingalz is the pride of the Yale University (New Haven, Connecticut). The full name of the structure is David S. Ingalls Skating Rink, by Eero Saarinen, Yale University, USA, it is named after benefactors, father and son, both at one time were the captains of the Hockey team of the University.

The building accommodating 3500 people was built between the 1953th and 1958th. Local nicknamed his "whale". Now it is estimated at 1.5 million dollars (which is more than two times higher than the initial value). In the 1970s, the terrorist attack occurred in the center - right during the protest concert in the building there were two bombs, damaged glass doors and roof.

Liege Arena: In the wharf "Whale"

By the way about Kite! If you want to know what the prophet of Jonah felt when a giant whale was swallowed, then you need to visit the Liege skating rink in Belgium. Bureau d'Etudes Weinand and L'Escaut architectural companies have grown in Liege in 2012. This is a dramatic silver design, covered with 200 thousand flickering aluminum plates, and the dome of the "whale head" behind "hugs" the entrance to the parking lot. Playful appearance (whether the marine mammal, or a airship) hides a serious sports facility - an Olympic ice rink of 1800 square meters. Meters with a capacity of 1,200 people. When the Arena is free from the competition, the rink is open for lovers of skates.

Near the Turkish city of Kayseri: Surreal window windows

In nine miles from the Turkish city of Kayseri, there is one of the most bizarre rollers of our list. It was built in 2009 by the Istanbul architectural firm. And the sharp corners of the roof, and inclined columns resembling parts of the dinosaur skeleton are unique.

The rink is open all year round. Its area in 2000 square meters. Meters and snow-white interior are illuminated by fancy lamps, but the most memorable piece of rink is the windows of amorphous surrealistic forms with multi-colored glasses.

Pyongyang Skating: Futuristic Combat

The futuristic structure, which accommodates 6000 people, was opened in 1982 in Pyongyang and was the first indoor ice rink in the DPRK. Until now, this skating rink remains the largest in North Korea. In the 60 m arena and a width of 30 m, hockey games are held, skating competitions and figure skating - under the closer views of the "glorious leader" Kim Jong Una, who looks at the public from large posters. If you believe the Lonely Planet site, the rink "can sometimes attend" and to just ride.

In the Paris Grand Palace: Eeria in the Palace

The Grand Palace of the Beaux-Arts Grand Palace (Boz-AR) opened its doors in the center of Paris, next to the Champs Elysees, in the 1900th year. Since then, he has been "overgrown" with exquisite halls and rooms with different functions.

There are art exhibitions, grandiose fashion shows, sports competitions, and every winter, since 2012, arrange a stunning temporary skating rink - the largest of all France rinks. The combination of the high-end dome ceiling, huge plasma screens and spectacular light shows makes the rink of one of the most impressive ice arenaments of the world.

At the resort of Jumeirah Vittaveli: under the tropical sun, on the background of palm trees

The luxurious resort of Jumeirah Vittaveli (Boliofushi, Maldives) prepared an extensive entertainment program for the New Year and Christmas. It includes not only a fire show, beach party, congratulations from Santa Claus and Snow Maiden, carnivals, but also the device of the first ice rink in the region.

Feature of an unusual eco-rink - it will be opened all year. So guests at the hotel can enjoy riding the ice on the tropical sun on the background of turquoise waves and palm trees. Interestingly, this rope, made according to the most modern technologies, does not need an additional fill (that is, water), nor electricity. Skating rink - wonderful, truly magical gift for everyone who decided to relax in Jumeirah Vittaveli!

Winter is not a reason to give up entertainment. It is at this time of year and the whole charm of our climate is revealed. One of the most important entertainment is ice rollers. And indeed, now many fans are looking for where to ride not only in winter, but in the summer. And in the cold season, the skates love almost everything. And those who do not like skates, just did not ride them.

Below we have prepared the top 10 largest ice rinks of Russia.

Each of them is unique. Moreover, both covered and open rollers are assembled on our list. The main thing is the ease of skating. And what is your head: metal farms or an open sky, not so important, is it not true?

The first is the rink in the park they. Gorky. Its total area is about 18,000 me2.

On the winter the tracks are flooded here. This is really an excellent solution: In addition to the pioneer pond, you can ride and on the park itself. Feelings are just unforgettable! It can easily accommodate everyone, and if you like loneliness, do not doubt that you can find secluded corners. It is enough just to move from the main arteries of the movement of people. The skating rink is really huge and you can ride plenty here without facing other visitors.

Rolled rollers: free, pay only for the entrance (200-550 rubles).
Sharpening skates 200 rubles.
Luggage storage: 150 rubles.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Rental, adult rink, children's skating rink, playground for events, hockey box, cafe, school of figure skating, school hockey, parking, scenes.
Address: Russia, Moscow, Crimean shaft, D.9.
Nearest metro stations: Oktyabrskaya, Park Culture.

In the Krasnoyarsk rink, it is not only cool to spend leisure, skating, but also to sign up for kerling sessions. This is when one person pushes heavy stone, which you need to get into the center of drawn target. Professional teams come here to spend time, doing a favorite thing. You can throw them a challenge, and who knows, perhaps you will win you!

But the main advantage of it is, of course, a large area for skiing. If you live nearby, then you will definitely visit the Krasnoyarsk skating rink. This holiday will remember you for a long time 14,000 me2 pleasure will not leave anyone indifferent!

Also, you should not bypass your attention and skating rink in Yekaterinburg. You need to know that it is used as a training platform for athletes. They are engaged in the morning. But, in the evening, the rink opens to everyone. The ice after athletes is updated, so simple lovers ride ice skates will not feel all the irregularities of the ice coating - skating here is really comfortable.
The size of the rink at the "Youth" stadium in Yekaterinburg is 12 000m2. This is enough to accommodate everyone and not to create queues at the entrance.

Tomsk also boasts an ice rink. In the summer there is a whole range of various entertainment: from paintball to mini golf. In winter, this space is flooded with ice, so in the cold season, there is enough entertainment: a larger, an extreme bar of obstacles, a icy hill. And it is except the main rink.

Prices are quite democratic: 50 rubles for the entrance to the rink and 150 rubles for each passage of the bar of obstacles and land. And if you came with children, and I wanted to ride alone, then you can give kids into the caring hands of educators and ride yourself.

So we approached the main rope of Russia - the rink, which is located on Red Square. For 6 years, every winter it is construed to the ice rink. To get to it is considered very prestigious. In addition, there are demonstration performances of skaters and hockey matches.
The rink itself is not so great.

But, standing next to GUM allows everyone to choose leisure to their mood and pocket. In addition, near him, as in magic, exit tents appear, in which you can eat with goodies and warm hot tea. Not foreign hot dogs and burgers are used by special demand, and our relatives, pancakes, prices for which are quite democratic. But there are legends about their taste!

Another popular and largest rink of the capital is the "Legend Park". Every year, his attendance exceeds incredible figures. At times he can accommodate 14,000 people. Cultmasian organizers are well taken care of not boring visitors. There are regular activities that are regularly carried out, which are intermitted by mass rides.

The rink outdoor, so if there is warmth on the street, then there is no speech about anything about skating. However, after sunset, it will be possible to observe a charming picture of the starry sky. It is very romantic, so the couples are most often walking here. 250 rubles Cost of ticket, for the entrance.

Sports complex "Luzhniki"

The next skating rink is located in the Sports Complex "Luzhniki". He, like the last rink, open type. The administration is very proud of the fact that the ice, which is located on the rink - natural origin. The whole rink is poured with water, which freezes under the action of frost. All that remains to make administration and skating workers - only to polish ice.

It is noteworthy that in the "Luzhniki" there is a warm dressing room.

Here you can change the fitness form. Also, those who like to skate, but does not particularly respect the cold, cafeteria will be interested in the sports complex. Students and schoolchildren here appreciate especially: for them the price of the ticket is reduced and fixed: 150 rubles. For the rest of the entrance from Tuesday to Friday there are 200 rubles, and at the weekend - 300.

The rink is designed for 11,500 people, so everyone can fit in it!

MSK "Arena Omsk"

Omsk also distinguished himself among the cities of Russia. Here is one of the largest rinks of Russia. In MSC "Arena Omsk", 10,320 people can come together at the same time. This can be compared with the population of a small town. Moreover, it will not be closely for anyone.

True, in the barrel of honey there was a spoon of tar in the bar: due to the fact that athletes are trained in Moscow time, for mass visits, it is open enough of quite little time. For free skating, it is allowed only on Saturday and Sunday, and even then, only from 6 to half of the ninth evening.

Tatneft-Arena

In Kazan, there is another largest rink of Russia. Its capacity is 9,300 people. The owner of the rink - Open Joint-Stock Company "LDS-1000". There is everything without frills, just a good big rink. But there is one nuance: the entrance here after 22 hours for minors is closed.

In LDS "Tatneft-Arena" you can rent both skates for figure skating and hockey or children's skates. Moreover, you can even ride here even among the summer: the use of special ice and the closed system of the stadium without difficulty allow it to be done.

Capacity: 8500.
Cost: 35 million euros.
Total area of \u200b\u200b28,000 m2.
Common building volume of 250,000 m3.

UkrK "Arena 2000"

Completes our list of the biggest rinks of Russia rink, located in Yaroslavl. Uksk "Arena-2000 Lokomotiv" will be happy to take all those who wish, the benefit of its capacity will easily allow it to do: 9100 people can easily use its services at the same time.

Opening: October 12, 2001
Team: Lokomotiv
Architect: Skanska.
Owner: Russian Railways

The list of all the wonderful things with which the winter is associated will not be complete if we forgot to mention sports entertainment, including one of the most beloved - skating. And if you ride not on the usual rink, but very picturesque, pleasure from riding can be just fantastic. Today we offer you a story about the most impressive rims in the world.

Channel Ridea (Canal Rideau)

The longest rink in the world is located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, its area is 1,620,000 sq. M. .. Here it would be possible to place 90 hockey fields, because its length is almost 8 kilometers. But the main advantage of the rink is not even in this, but in the fact that it is gliding along it, you can simultaneously admire the picturesque views of the city. Also, the channel Rido is famous for the annual winter festival "WinterLude", during which the competition of ice sculptures, performances of skaters and various entertainment events take place directly on the channel.

From here there is a beautiful view of the Lauge Castle and the Canada Parliament Building. In addition, in winter, it is possible to observe a very curious phenomenon here: a lot from the residents of Ottawa uses the Rido Channel to get to work. In Ottawa for fans of skates, city authorities even invented road signs: green - forward, red - too warm, ice lost strength!

Lake Zhu (Lac de Joux)

Those who love scale, probably like the rink on the Lake Zhu in the Swiss Alps, its area is almost 5,000,000 sq.m. . This is the most high mountain lake of the country is not far from Lausanne. Just two weeks a year, it is covered with ice and turns into the largest rink in the world. At this time, tourists from all over Europe seek to come here in order to skate themselves, as well as admire the speeches of professional skaters.

Highlight rink "Medeo"

The world's largest high-root rink is close to the former capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty city. He was opened in 1972 and since then repeatedly became the venue for European and winter world championships. Ice rink Medeu, located at an altitude of 1691.2 meters above sea level, is known to the whole world. The surface of the ice takes 10.5 thousand sq.m., which allows you to conduct competitions in speed skating, hockey and figure skating. This is also called the "Records factory", so due to the high-altitude climate and crystal clear mountain water, which is used to fill ice, More than 200 records in skating sports were installed here.

Channels Kinderdijk (Kinderdijk)

If you are in winter in the Netherlands, be sure to visit the old Dutch village of Kinderkad. In winter, the sleepy Kinderdiek village becomes a real tourist center. After all, it is along the shore of this channel that the famous Dutch mills are standing, and the ice polished by special equipment is perfect for riding any level. Officially, the skating rink is open around the clock from November to February, but in fact it all depends on the weather and from the timing of freezing / melting of the canal. Free admission. There you can not only go skating along the frozen river, but also admire the most famous windmills in the world.

Bondi Beach (Bondi)

What could be more unusual than an ice rink on the ocean? Especially in the warm season, which lasts in Sydney (Australia) all year round. The air temperature is here on the Beach Bondi even in winter plus, however, the roller works successfully, thanks to special cooling systems, as well as a huge amount of water that is used to fill ice. This is one of the most popular places opening in the Winter Festival ... Visitors can not only cut the circles, but also make an order of exquisite dishes and drinks!

Lake Paterswoldsemeer

In the Netherlands, many lakes and other reservoirs, and the lake Paterswoldse Meer (Patersvodsemer) in the south of Groningen nothing specially stand out. But this in the summer ... in the winter, when frosts are mounted, and ice on the lake becomes quite thick, the Groningen clears it from snow and level. As a result, on the lake Patsvoldsemer, every winter opens a grand rink under an open-air outline about 10 kilometers long!

Entrance to the rink, of course, free. However, it is unlikely that you are lucky to find hotels nearby, so skates are worth a hire in the city or bring your own. At any time you can roll up from the rink and approach the shore. Along the entire path you can find dozens of cafes in which you can drink hot tea, coffee or something stronger, as well as a snack or thoroughly to eat.

Eiffel Tower (Eiffel Tower)

For several years now, at the beginning of December, an ice rink opens at one of the platforms of the Eiffel Tower at an altitude of 57 meters. Here you can not just go skating, but also to penetrate the atmosphere of the city, admiring the panoramas of the city and listening to romantic French music. Let it be not the biggest rink (only 200 sq. M), but certainly one of the most spectacular and romantic!

Skating - excellent entertainment, and in this place the atmosphere also supports French music, as well as original lighting effects. To warm up in this kingdom of metal and ice, a bar is organized in which you can buy hot coffee, hot wine and other drinks. The ice prime minister took place in 1969, but the ice is poured not every year, and the rink is working only until January 31. The rink on the Eiffel Tower is also included in the five most visited christmas rinks of the world.

Flevonice skating rink

The Netherlands is the birthplace of skating sports, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that as many as three rinks from our list are here. With that, the rollers here can be found in the literal sense of the word in a clean field. Here is such an unusual skating rink, more resembling a racing track, is not far from the village with a difficult-drawing name Biddinghasegen. The territory is huge.

On the scheme, the Flevonice ice rink rather resembles a racing track. As if specifically designed by the contest of the barids. Therefore, it is not surprising that this place basically appreciates lovers to ride skating at high speeds. For such athletes, there is a peculiar recreation area - a building with cafes and shower cabins, which is located on the edge of the ice trace. Flevonice is considered the biggest in Holland. For visitors, it is open more than three months a year.

Central Park (Central Park)

Wallman Rink (Wollman Rink) is one of the most famous rollers of the world. It is spacious (2600 sq. M), beautiful, but most importantly, he became a legend thanks to participation in numerous romantic scenes of Hollywood films. In reality, the rink is as beautiful as in the movie, and that it is pleasant - you can ride here around the clock - a great place of leisure for all kinds of romantics. By the way, the rink is already 64 years old - for the first time skaters came out on his ice in the distant 1950th! A pleasant winter holiday bonus on the rink is the ability to face a movie star - say, Wollman Rink love Jim Carrey, Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman.

Somerset House (Somerset HOUSE)

The majestic building of London Somerset House is one of the best samples of classical architecture. They admire it at any time of the year, but still it is best to do it in winter. In the pre-holiday season on the square in front of the building, the skating rink, where everyone can demonstrate their sports talents. If you find yourself in winter in London, you must definitely visit the rink next to Somerset House (SOMERSET HOUSE). This is a majestic public building, built at the end of the 18th century in the style of classicism, occupies a whole quarter between Strend and Thames.

During its existence, it served as a variety of goals (in different periods in various parts of the building, a chapel, the Royal Academy, the Chemical Laboratory, the University of London, Geological Society, during the time of Admiral Nelson - Admiralty, and other institutions) were located. Now there are all sorts of cultural events - exhibitions, festivals, film display. And in the winter season, the athletic attribute of Somerset-House is becoming a skating rink, where you can have fun, rushing for fashionable music from specially invited DJs, drink hot tea with drips and even go to Tiffany shop. Do not forget to book tickets for skating!

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Four a favorite winter entertainment was ice skating. But this fun was affordable only at a minus temperature, when water was frozen on the river or in the lake - water freezed.

The oldest rink in the world was organized on Petrovka in Moscow in 1862. And today he remains a favorite place of rest of the citizens and guests of Moscow.

In Europe, the first artificial skating rink was opened in January 1876. It could also function only in winter, but was not tied to a specific reservoir, and was flooded with an open artificial stage, which was already a sensation at that time.

The ice covered Arena was first built in Canada in the city of Victoria. She took the first skaters on Christmas Eve 1912. Its capacity was only 400 people (for comparison, some modern rollers have a bandwidth of more than 10 thousand people).

Since the world's first rollers were discovered, they were very modified, becoming more and more powerful, the quality of ice coating has changed, new opportunities have appeared for various sports events. Next, we will tell about the largest ice platforms on our planet.

Lake Zhu, Switzerland

This reservoir lies in the Mountains of the Yura in the same valley at an altitude of more than 1000 meters above the sea. The area of \u200b\u200bthe lake is 9.5 km square. In the spring, summer and autumn, this is the usual high-altitude lake, distinguished by the beauty of landscapes and purity of water. But in winter, about 3-4 weeks the lake completely freezes, turning into the largest natural rink in the world. The competition on the lake Zhu is not satisfied, only entertainment carnival evenings and demonstration performances on figure skating. But every day more than 3,000 lovers ride here is completely free. By the way, the infrastructure in the area of \u200b\u200bthe lake is practically no, therefore adults and children are happy to spend time in nature.

This water canal, the oldest in North America, connects the capital of Canada Ottawa and the town of Kingston. Its length is 202 km. In the spring, summer and autumn, the canal is used according to its direct purpose: they walk on it, barges, boats. But the harsh Canadian winter water in the channel freezes, and the authorities have a gigantic 8-kilometer rink on it, which stretches through the entire capital.

Here, it is easy to accommodate 900 hockey fields. Here is the annual winter festival called "Winterurly". It includes many fun winter competitions, ice shows, exhibitions of ice sculptures, musical concerts and other events. But the most popular is mass skating on the Rido Channel.

Interestingly, this largest rink is used and as a kind of "ecological transport." Local residents get all winter to the city center on the channel. The authorities even equipped the ice trail with special signs for the safety of skating. The green light means that the ice is good, you can safely go ahead, and the red signals that warming softened ice, you need to be careful!

Skating in Mexico City, Mexico

This is the largest rink in the world, made by the hands of a person. There is no longer anymore in any country in the world. The rink is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. It has an area of \u200b\u200b32,000 meters square., At the same time, 14,000 people can ride here.

Mexico - a country with a hot climate, especially amazing that it was here that the engineers were able to create this amazing rink. For its construction, special equipment was required, under the ground for cooling, the pipes were stretched almost a hundred meters.

It is also interesting that this is a non-profit project. It was built in 2008 on funds of large businessmen, the entrance to it is free for everyone. It is a pity that he does not work all year round, he is poured in a couple of weeks before the new year and remove a few weeks after the holiday.

Rollers at VDNH and in Gorky Park, Moscow

In 2014, an artificial rink of huge sizes was solemnly opened in Moscow at the VDNH. Its area is 20 thousand meters of square.

After Mexican, this is the largest artificial skating rink on the planet. But he is paid, there are many points of rental skates, cafes and other places where visitors spend their money.

The rink itself is very beautiful. It all sparkles with lights, it is illuminated by 100 thousand LED light bulbs, and the ice is updated twice a day. It is divided into 4 zones: nursery, equipped with safety sides, hockey, extreme with towers and tramplines and amateur for riding a simple people.

At the same time, no more than 5,000 rides are allowed on the rink. Although it can accommodate both more skating, but the administration believes that the pillar is unsafe and controls the flow of holidaymakers.

For a year earlier, in 2013, in the park of Gorky (Moscow), a skating rink of 15,000 meters square was opened. Also an impressive size! He quickly became popular among Muscovites and guests of the city. The entrance to it is also paid, it is surrounded by the deployed service: skate rental points, help instructor for beginners, cafes and bars for those who want to eat. Again, 4 zones are allocated here: hockey, dance (for figure skating lovers), children's and basic. For the convenience of movement along the ice tracks, long wooden layouts are built. The rink is very beautiful. It is decorated with backlight, 3D animations depict snowfall, fireworks, fiery explosions and other three-dimensional illusions. Periodically, colorful ice shows and amateur competition are lost here.

Medeo, Kazakhstan

Another artificial skating rink that deserves attention. Located in the sports complex near Almaty, Kazakhstan. The complex was built in 1972 on the slope of the Mountain of the Zailean Alatau at an altitude of almost 1700 meters above sea level. His square is really impressive: 10.5 thousand square meters. The ice cover here is very high quality, already more than 200 world records are installed on this rink, for which Medeo was called the "Record Factory".

At the same time, 8100 viewers (by the number of seats) can observe here for competitions.

Skating rink in St. Petersburg

In the northern capital in the specific park, the 4th in the world in the world is an artificial skating rink. Its area is "just" 4 thousand meters of square meters. Despite the powerful advertising campaign, many visitors put low estimates of the rink. They do not like his shape in the form of a "bagel" width of 7-8 meters, which is good for straight run, but does not allow to turn away to fans of pyruets, and long-line queues are noted on the cashier (people stand for 2 hours per ticket), close locker rooms. The administration responds that the skating rink is still working in test mode, and all the shortcomings will gradually eliminate.

Krasnaya Square, Moscow

According to the standards of world giants, this rink has a very modest area - 2700 meters square meters. Noteworthy in it is that it is poured right on the Red Square near the Kremlin. This tradition began since 2010 and is now repeated annually. The ice platform has a good quality coating that withstands thaw to + 7 ° C. Professionals and lovers can ride for a reasonable fee. The rink accommodates up to 500 visitors. At the ice field, hockey matches and competitions in figure skating are held. On its perimeter, the frames based on the Russian fairy tales were built, from which it is convenient to observe everything that happens on the rink. Despite the fact that it is clearly inferior to the sizes on the VDNH and in Gorky Park, it is it called the "main rink of Russia".

Wollman Rink, New York

In New York, there is a rink Wollman Rink with an area of \u200b\u200b2600 square meters. meters. Although it is open in the distant 1950, but still very beautiful, perfectly equipped, has a high ice coating. The skating rink is open to everyone from the end of October to early April.

He became especially famous and recognizable after a couple of Sentimental Hollywood scenes was taken here. Move such famous personalities like Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson and Jim Carrey.

Each person tries to diversify her life with various hobbies: someone loves to read books, lying on the sofa, and some of the actual types of rest. For example, in the winter, you can go on the rink and once again gladly flush on the beautiful ice ice ice. And if it is still on the largest rink, where the places are plenty and enough for many, then this impressions will be even more. Where is the largest rink in the world and what is its size?

The biggest skating rink in the world opened in the capital of our country in 2014 - at the VDNH. Its area is 20,500 m2. Under this parameter, the skating rink at the VDNH for 1300 m2 surpassed the past record of the area - skating rink in the Netherlands (Flevonice). Thus, the main rink of Russia is also the largest among those rollers, which are only available in the world.

The rink was created divided into several zones: there is a free skating area, a children's and hockey platform, an alley of lovers, a large circle and an alley of infinity. Therefore, every visitor here will find a place that will have to do. For the entrance to the territory of the roller, wishes will have to pay from 200 rubles, but here you can rent skates and absolutely free. At the same time, the roller can accommodate up to 5,000 visitors.

This construction, repeating the outlines of the golden key from a well-known fairy tale, was the result of the work of experienced professionals of the highest class. With its construction, modern and resource-saving technologies were used. By its design, the riddle resembles a puff pie. After all, he was filled with a really layer behind the layer, highlighting a few millimeters on a layer for a few millimeters. For the base of the roller, ice mats were used, which contribute to maintaining a certain temperature. Therefore, to a temperature plus ten in the environment, you can still ride ice.

In addition to their huge sizes, the rink is striking also with backlight. And she is here everywhere - bridges, facades of buildings, fences and even ice from the inside are highlighted with LEDs. As a result, it turns out beautiful light space. Everything here literally glows, every corner is illuminated. About a hundred surveillance cameras provide a good leaving, and the provision of the order is engaged in the "Ice Police", which includes 40 people. Thanks to the surface mounted into the surface and LEDs, the rink may turn into a kind of art object in a blink of an eye.

To create a real winter mood for people, a rink can be covered with artificial snow. This is especially true for the celebration of the New Year. All winter wishes can come here to learn figure skating skills or go through master classes with a hockey player.