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Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin, Scientific garden and research center in Lichterfelde, Germany

The Botanic Garden extends across 43 hectares with 22,000 plant species organized in geographical zones and a systematic botany section.

The garden originated in 1573 at Berlin City Palace before moving to its current location in 1897 under the direction of Adolf Engler.

The garden maintains scientific publications including Willdenowia and Englera journals, contributing to global botanical research and education.

The facility includes fourteen display greenhouses, accessible pathways, and specialized areas for research, with admission fees of 6 euros for adults.

The Great Pavilion rises 25 meters high, featuring glass architecture that houses tropical plants including specimens of giant bamboo.

Location: Steglitz-Zehlendorf

Inception: 1897

Founders: Adolf Engler

Official opening: 1897

Architectural style: glass architecture

Website: https://www.bgbm.org

Part of: Free University Berlin

Address: Königin-Luise-Str. 6-8, 14195 Berlin

Website: https://bgbm.org

GPS coordinates: 52.45500,13.30360

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38

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