Utrecht University Botanic Gardens, Academic botanical garden in Utrecht Science Park, Netherlands
The garden spans 100,000 square meters with over 10,000 plant species from different global regions, including a rock garden built with 2,100 tons of Ardennes stones.
Founded in 1639, three years after Utrecht University establishment, the garden moved to Fort Hoofddijk in 1963 and expanded with greenhouses and research facilities.
The garden maintains a butterfly house, systematic beds, and an evolution garden that demonstrates the development of plant life through scientific documentation.
The garden closes annually from December to March for maintenance work, while most paths remain accessible to visitors during regular opening hours.
The garden planted the first Ginkgo biloba tree in Europe around 1730, marking a significant moment in European botanical history.
Location: Utrecht
Official opening: 1639
Address: Budapestlaan 17 3584HD
Phone: +31302531826
Website: http://uu.nl/botanischetuinen
GPS coordinates: 52.08830,5.17250
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:26
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De Bisschoppen
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Botanical Garden Fort Hoofddijk
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Marinus Ruppert building
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F.A.F.C. Wentgebouw
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Fort Hoofddijk: Schuilplaatsen type 1918/I
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Fort Hoofddijk: Bomvrije kazerne A met poterne
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Hoofdgebouw Universiteitsbibliotheek Utrecht
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Fort Hoofddijk: Groepsschuilplaats type P
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Sandwijck: follie
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