Real Jardín Botánico Juan Carlos I, Botanical garden at University of Alcalá, Spain
The Real Jardín Botánico Juan Carlos I is a botanical garden at the University of Alcalá de Henares with large planting areas for world flora, Iberian plants, and regional vegetation. The garden is divided into different collections that display related plant groups and guide visitors through various landscape types.
The garden's founding began in 1990 with a technical office and received European support in 1991 for nursery construction. Since then it has grown into an important botanical institution serving the region.
The garden honors King Juan Carlos I and serves locals as a place to connect with nature and learn about regional plants. Walking through the themed sections, visitors see how plants from different areas are arranged and maintained side by side.
The garden is open for both guided tours and self-guided visits with downloadable brochures to help you navigate. Wear comfortable shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing depending on the season.
A rose garden within the grounds holds rose varieties from several centuries, some extremely rare and dating from historical periods. These old rose types are remnants of past gardening traditions and show how tastes in cultivation have changed over time.
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