If you are a hobby gardener and are interested about plants and garden design, here is the top 10 botanical gardens in Europe. Find out below what beautiful plants and flowers are presented there:
When we talk about the most visited sights and gardens in the world, then of course a botanical garden in Berlin is at the top. Amateur gardeners from all over the world visit to see more than 22,000 species of plants from around the world. Built between 1879 and 1910, this enormous place is located in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. The architect Adolf Engler created the design. This is now part of the free university in Berlin. Next to thestriking herbariumA large library is available to visitors.
Oud-Valkenburg is one of the most popular gardens in the Netherlands. The garden area is designed and maintained by volunteers from the Institution for Nature. The Botany is open to visitors and has many cozy corners with plants and herbs to offer.
Located 80 km from Paris, the Monet is named after the famous painter Claude Monet. He painted some of his most famous works in this area. His house and the associated garden area continue to be a great attraction for tourists today. They were opened to visitors in the 80s. The place offers beautiful spring flower compositions.
Located south of London, the 121 hectare royal estate is tended by 700 gardeners. Millions of visitors marvel at the largest collection of flowers and plants in the world. In 2009 the place celebrated its 250th anniversary. More than 650 scientists look after 30,000different plant speciesand seven million plants. It has a large library with more than 750,000 books.
One of the most beautiful variants is located in Great Britain, in Edinburgh. Dr. Andrew Balfour and Dr. Robert Sibbald created the design, originally with the aim of cultivating plants for medicinal purposes. In any case, the area has grown so much today that over 15,000 plant species can currently be admired there. Over 3 million plants are stored in the herbarium.
Generalife in Spain was designed by Sultan Muhammad the Third. The large garden area includes aquatic plants. In addition to nature, the place impresses with a walkway, many statues and fountains. A backyard with particularly beautiful garden design - cypress trees attract the attention of tourists. It is very old and has been redesigned several times.
Nymphenburg Palace was once a home for the royal family. Ferdinand Maria gave the land to his wife in 1662. Construction of the castle and adjacent garden area began in 1664. The gardens were specially designed so that the royal family would feel comfortable in the summer. Accessible by subway and not far from the city center, today it has a special appeal.
Located in France, this example has a Mediterranean flavor. The area has a great attraction for the tourists from all over the world. Even the French government declared the park one of the notable gardens for France. The famous garden designer from France Achille Duchene created the design on site.
Some of the most beautiful gardens and parks are located in Austria. The classic maze at Schönbrunn Palace is an absolute must for all hobby gardeners. Enjoy the views!
Located in Riesbach, a district of Zurich, these parks are home to several thousand species of plants and flowers. Some of them are very rare to find in nature. Visitors can see some exotic flowers such as Madagascan Angraecum orchid, viburnum and Christmas cactus. The place is open to visitors every day.
