Botanischer Volkspark Blankenfelde-Pankow, Public botanical park in Pankow, Germany
The Botanischer Volkspark Blankenfelde-Pankow is a public botanical garden in Berlin's Pankow district with greenhouses, a stone wall displaying rocks, and areas for animals. Visitors find pathways through planted zones where different plant species grow and educational installations help explain the natural world.
The park was founded in 1909 as a central school garden for Berlin after the land was transformed from its previous use. This change made it an important location for botanical education in the city.
The park maintains a geological wall constructed in 1912 that displays 123 types of rock from different regions of Central Europe for educational purposes.
The grounds are easy to explore on foot with broad paths that let visitors move freely through the different areas. Wear sturdy shoes, especially after rain, as some paths can become muddy or uneven.
A notable attraction is the Queen of the Night cactus, which stands out for its rare night blooms that open for only a brief time. This phenomenon draws many visitors who want to experience these fleeting flowering hours.
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