Prof. Atilio Lombardo Museum and Botanical Garden, Botanical garden and natural history museum in El Prado, Montevideo, Uruguay.
The botanical garden spans 132,500 square meters and contains over 1,000 plant species, including native Uruguayan flora organized by botanical relationships and ecological conditions.
The garden, established in 1902 by French landscape architect Carlos Racine, received substantial contributions from José Arechavaleta and Cornelio Cantera during its foundation period.
The institution maintains a specialized library and educational exhibits about plant physiology, serving as a national reference for botanical studies and public green space management.
The museum welcomes visitors from Wednesday to Sunday, offering guided tours, workshops, and access to extensive plant collections through its educational programs.
The garden's herbarium, identified internationally as MVB by the Botanic Gardens Conservation International, regularly hosts international researchers studying plant specimens.
Location: Montevideo
GPS coordinates: -34.85968,-56.19945
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:04
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