Botanischer Garten der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Botanischer Garten der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Botanical garden and cultural monument at Martin Luther University in Halle, Germany.
Description
The Botanical Garden of Martin Luther University is a roughly 4.5 hectare site with organized collections of orchids, carnivorous plants, bromeliads, and grasses arranged by their natural relationships. The plants are divided into different sections that demonstrate how species grow together in their native environments.
History
The garden began in 1698 when Prince Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg donated part of his medicinal plant collection to the newly founded university. What started as a small medical garden grew over centuries into a major collection for teaching and research.
Culture
The garden reflects the university's long connection to plant science, with collections arranged to show how different species relate to each other. Visitors can see how the space still serves as a place where teaching and discovery happen through living plants.
Practical
The site has seasonal opening times that vary throughout the year, so it helps to check before visiting. Wear comfortable shoes since you will spend time walking among the different planted areas and the ground changes depending on recent weather.
Did you know?
The site holds one of the world's largest collections of Central Asian plants found outside Russia and Mongolia, with special focus on species from Mongolia. This rare specialization makes it a destination for botanists and plant enthusiasts from around the globe.
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