Univerzita Karlova. Botanická zahrada, Botanical garden at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Charles University's Botanical Garden spreads across several hectares and is divided into different sections. It contains greenhouses with tropical and subtropical plants alongside large outdoor areas growing native Central European species.
The garden was established in 1898 and continues Prague's long tradition of botanical cultivation dating back to the 14th century. This early collection laid the foundation for plant science work in the city.
The garden serves as a teaching space for Charles University botany students and displays rare plants collected from around the world. Visitors can observe how these collections are maintained and which species matter for scientific study.
The garden is accessible on most days, with opening times varying by season and section. It helps to check current hours in advance since greenhouses may have restricted access at certain times.
The garden grows a Ginkgo biloba over 100 years old shaped using bonsai techniques, representing a rare European art form. It also houses one of Europe's oldest cultivated specimens of the dawn redwood tree.
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