The Belgian National Botanical Garden It is considered one of the most important botanical gardens in the world. Its collection is spectacular and many of its plants also contribute to botanical and horticultural research, in addition to various educational activities. The conservation of all of them in this place is truly amazing, and if you like natural environments, you will undoubtedly enjoy yourselves here.
It is located on the outskirts of Brussels although when it was founded, in 1870, it was in the center of the city. In the 1960s, given its growth and importance, it moved to a spectacular estate in Meise. It houses more than 18,000 different species of plants and the greenhouse effect means that there are around 25,300 accessions of living plants outdoors, which represents 6% of all the living species in the world.
Here you can also find the call Palace of Plants, which is the largest greenhouse in the world and is in a spectacular area. A glazed complex that houses 13 different greenhouses where you can enjoy all kinds of plants and plant species and another 22 greenhouses with collections that are for research. In addition, there are 20 more that fulfill different service functions.
This botanical garden covers some 92 hectares and also houses the historic Bouchout Castle, which has an exhibition hall with several specimens of spectacular plants. Undoubtedly, it is an experience for anyone to take a walk through this place and discover all kinds of plants, trees, shrubs ... All with all kinds of species and with representation of all the continents inside. If you are traveling to Brussels, the National Botanical Garden has to be a must.
Belgium: The Botanical Garden in the City of Leuven (April 2024)
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