Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

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Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, Botanical garden in Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Hortus Botanicus contains over 4,000 plant species across 1.2 hectares of land, featuring multiple greenhouses and specialized growing environments for diverse flora collections.

Established in 1638 as a medicinal herb garden for the University of Amsterdam, the Hortus Botanicus supplied physicians and pharmacists with plants for medical research.

The garden maintains extensive collections from South America, Asia, and Southern Africa, contributing to international plant research and preservation initiatives.

Located near Amsterdam city center, the garden welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with admission tickets available at the entrance or through online booking.

The garden houses rare specimens including the Victoria water lily and coffee plants descended from original seedlings that spread coffee cultivation to South America.

Location: Amsterdam

Website: https://www.dehortus.nl/

Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 10:00-17:00

Phone: +31206259021

Website: https://dehortus.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.36681,4.90778

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:12

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