Old Botanical Garden, Zurich
Old Botanical Garden, Zurich, Botanical garden near Schanzengraben moat, Zurich, Switzerland.
The garden spans five acres of landscaped grounds featuring numerous plant species, pathways, and a prominent nineteenth-century palm house structure at its center.
Founded in 1837 by gardener Leopold Karl Theodor Fröbel, the garden originated from Conrad Gessner's private herbarium and underwent multiple relocations due to urban development.
The Gessner Garden section displays 50 medicinal plants with detailed information panels explaining their roles in sixteenth-century medical practices.
The garden opens daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM between March and September, while winter hours run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM from October to February.
The garden includes remnants of the Baroque fortifications of Zürich from 1642, including the Bollwerk zur Katz bastion with its historical military architecture.
Location: Zürich
Location: Zürich
Inception: 1837
Address: Pelikanstrasse 40
Website: http://bg.uzh.ch/altergarten.html
GPS coordinates: 47.37111,8.53361
Latest update: March 10, 2025 20:56
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