Botanische Tuinen Fort Hoofddijk Utrecht - Botanical Garden
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Description
The Botanical Gardens were founded in 1639, three years after the University of Utrecht. The gardens used to be somewhere else (Nieuwegracht). Now they are located around the 19th-century Fort Hoofddijk, which played a role in the Old Dutch Waterline.Largest rock garden in EuropeIn Fort Hoofddijk you will find, among other things, the largest Rock Garden of Europe and an Evolution Garden full of summer flowers. In the discovery garden, many different plants can be discovered in very different themes, such as medicinal, edible and dye plants. The garden around the Bijenhotel has been created to please small animals such as butterflies, bumblebees and bees, but also frogs and hedgehogs. Flat in addition, you will find the spectacular Bird Hut from which you can spy on all kinds of birds without being seen yourself. In the Tropical greenhouses you will find all kinds of (sub)tropical plants, including many orchids. |
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Frequently asked question about Botanical Garden
Are all botanical gardens free to enter?
No, some gardens do have a free entrance fee. However, most botanic gardens require a small entrance fee. Often between 1 and 10 euros, they do this because the maintenance of these gardens takes a lot of effort.
How many official botanical gardens are there in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, 27 official botanical gardens are open to the public. These are also all members of the Dutch Association of Botanical Gardens.
What does a botanical garden mean?
'Hortus botanicus' is a traditional name for what is nowadays often referred to as a botanical garden or in Flanders also known as a botanical garden. These are gardens with plants that were used or studied for science. In the strictest sense, a hortus botanicus is a scientific plant collection. An example could be a garden with medicinal herb plants.
What is so characteristic about a botanical garden?
A botanical garden is characterized by a diverse mix of plant species, varying from local plants to exotic green plants.
What is the most beautiful botanical garden in the Netherlands?
The ANWB voted Hortus Leiden as the most beautiful botanical garden. This garden is not only the most beautiful, but also the oldest botanical garden in Western Europe. This green heart of the city has been there since 1590, when Carolus Clusius, physician and botanist, grew the first tulip collections in Europe.
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Practical
| Setting | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Average time | 3uur |
Prices
| From priceFor adults | €3.50 |
Opening hours
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Unknown |
| Sunday | Unknown |
Location
| 8,389.99 km from Denver, United States |
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