Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva
Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva, Botanical garden and science museum in Geneva, Switzerland
Description
The Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva is a sprawling green space with organized plant sections, greenhouses, and a systematically arranged woodland area. The collection displays plant species from different climates and regions, organized by botanical families and habitats.
History
The site was founded in the early 19th century and became a scientific center for botany and plant research. It relocated to its present location and developed into one of Europe's major research institutions in this field.
Culture
The place is named after a pioneering botanist and functions as a research hub where specialists study and record plants from around the world. Visitors can observe how this work shapes our understanding of plant diversity.
Practical
The grounds are easy to navigate and open to visitors throughout the year, with opening hours that shift seasonally as daylight changes. Well-maintained paths and signage guide you through different sections, and there are benches and rest areas along the way.
Did you know?
A special research project documents medicinal plants and traditional knowledge from communities in South America that often goes unnoticed by most visitors. This work links scientific study with local practices and shows how age-old knowledge remains valuable for modern research.
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