Chekhov gardens are named not in honor of the state, where they are, and our writer Anton Chekhov. They bear the name of the great classics of the Czech Svatopluk Cech, whose works are taught in local schools.

History of the organization Chekhov's garden is a bit like the story of the emergence of Smetana Park. Initially, in the 30s of XIX century, Chekhov gardens, so that was not called, consisted of one alley. It was destroyed during the bloody battles between Austrian and Prussian soldiers who were in the territory of Olomouc. To the trees are not interfered with fire, they just cut down. After some time, they regained the alley, in fact, dropped a few dozen trees around it. There was a small park, which is loved by local residents.

In 1882, the park was closed for renovation, which engaged M. Makhanek. He did not like the park on a clear division of paths and lawn ennobled, he was a supporter of the English parks, more like a thick, unkempt forest. I must say that his theory was a grain of truth, because after the re-opened the park was charming.

In 1918, the park is called the name of Cech. He gradually expanded and acquires its attractions, among which are the monument to Soviet soldiers in Olomouc. It was opened in 1945. Local historians believe that this is the first monument in the Czech Republic, built in the style of socialist realism. Around the obelisk with five-pointed star can be seen dumping the four soldiers who died in battles for Olomouc. They remained lying in the Czech lands.

In the northern part of the Chekhov gardens located Litovelské ancient gates, which were then installed in 1898. Previously, they were decorated Olomouc Heroes Square.