Hortus Botanicus Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Botanical garden at Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The garden spans one hectare with 1,000 square meters of greenhouses containing over 10,000 plant species including ferns, cacti, and orchids.
Established in 1967 for biology education, the garden faced removal threats in 2009 but survived through public protests, leading to modified hospital expansion plans.
The facility maintains connections with 500 botanical gardens globally, contributing to international plant research and preservation networks.
Located at Van der Boechorststraat 8 in Amsterdam's Zuidas district, the garden welcomes visitors on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The garden transformed into a courtyard setting after 2010, integrating with both university and hospital structures while maintaining its botanical collections.
Location: Amsterdam
Architects: Chris P. Broerse
Address: Van der Boechorststraat 8, 1081 BT Amsterdam
Website: http://vu.nl/nl/over-de-vu/cultuur-kunst/hortus-botanicus
GPS coordinates: 52.33278,4.86056
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:44
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