Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis, Botanical garden and museum in Leuven, Belgium.
The garden features a greenhouse complex with separate environments for tropical plants, cacti, and succulents across 2.2 hectares of landscaped grounds.
Professor Henri-Joseph Rega founded this botanical garden in 1738 for medical studies at the University of Leuven, making it Belgium's oldest botanical facility.
The garden maintains different sections dedicated to medicinal plants, ornamental species, and research specimens, reflecting centuries of botanical education traditions.
The garden opens from 8:00 to 20:00 between May and September, while winter hours run from 8:00 to 17:00, with free admission for all visitors.
The Victoria Amazonica water lilies and an ancient Breadfruit Tree grow in specialized environments within the garden's historical greenhouses.
Location: Leuven
Elevation above the sea: 24 m
Opening Hours: May 01-September 30 Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00; May 01-September 30 Sunday 09:00-20:00; October 01-April 30 Monday-Saturday 08:00-17:00; October 01-April 30 Sunday 09:00-17:00; Holidays 09:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: 50.87790,4.69010
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:41
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