Chișinău Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Botanica district, Chișinău, Moldova.
The Chișinău Botanical Garden is a large facility covering more than 100 hectares with numerous plant species from around the world. The grounds are divided into different sections, featuring man-made lakes, research buildings, and walking paths.
The Academy of Sciences of Moldova founded this botanical institution in 1950 and moved it to its current location in 1964. The relocation allowed for expansion and new research capabilities at the larger site.
The garden displays plant collections from the region and beyond, reflecting how people study and preserve natural diversity over time. Visitors encounter different habitats arranged throughout the grounds, each showing how various plant species thrive in their designated areas.
The garden is open to visitors throughout the year and offers good conditions for walking and observing plants. The extensive pathways are easy to navigate, and there is plenty of space for leisurely exploration.
The garden develops specialized varieties of walnut and grape hybrids through intensive breeding programs in dedicated experimental areas. This work helps create hardy plant varieties suited to the region.
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