Herrenhausen Gardens, Royal botanical garden in Herrenhausen district, Hanover, Germany.
Herrenhausen Gardens form a royal botanical complex in the Herrenhausen-Stöcken district of Hanover, covering 50 hectares and divided into four separate sections. Lawns, hedges, sculptures, and pathways follow geometric patterns around the reconstructed palace building.
Electress Sophia of Hanover commissioned gardener Martin Charbonnier in 1683 to redesign the grounds as a summer residence. The Great Fountain was added in 1719 and reaches a height of 80 meters (262 feet).
The garden theater dates back to the era of Electress Sophia and displays gilded baroque figures. Visitors can attend open-air performances that recall the courtly tradition of entertainment.
The site divides into four areas: Great Garden, Hill Garden, Georgen Garden, and Guelf Garden, each presenting different plant collections and layouts. A full visit requires several hours if you wish to explore all sections.
The Hill Garden houses one of the largest orchid collections in Europe with over 3000 species in a specially climate-controlled greenhouse. This botanical collection grew from the court's historical medicinal plant garden.
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