Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra
Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, Botanical garden in Sé Nova district, Coimbra, Portugal
The Botanical Garden spans 13 hectares with numerous sections containing tropical plants, medicinal herbs, Japanese gardens, and extensive collections of trees and flowers.
The Marquis of Pombal established this garden in 1772 as part of the Natural History Museum, following an earlier unsuccessful attempt in 1731.
The garden maintains research programs in plant biology and ecology while serving as an educational center for university students and environmental researchers.
Located at Calçada Martim de Freitas, the garden offers guided tours and educational workshops through two dedicated spaces: Jorge Paiva and In Situ Science rooms.
The collection includes Cinchona seeds from Java's Buitenzorg Garden, which provided essential materials for malaria treatment through quinine extraction.
Location: Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
Part of: Universidade de Coimbra – Alta e Sofia, FCTUC
GPS coordinates: 40.20561,-8.42274
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:14
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