Cluj-Napoca Botanical Garden, Historic botanical garden in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Description
The Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden spreads across a large area and houses thousands of plant species from different regions of the world, organized in specialized sections. Six greenhouses with varying climate conditions display palms, Mediterranean plants, succulents, orchids, and aquatic collections.
History
The garden was founded in 1872 as a scientific project for plant research. After 1920, it developed under new leadership into an important botanical center of the region.
Culture
The Roman Garden section displays a statue of goddess Ceres and authentic coffins from ancient Napoca, connecting visitors with local heritage. These archaeological finds tell stories about the people who lived here centuries ago.
Practical
The garden is best explored on foot, with pathways between different plant areas being easily accessible. Visiting early in the day allows you to view the greenhouses at a leisurely pace before they become busier.
Did you know?
The site houses one of the largest collections of dried plant specimens in Eastern Europe, enabling scientific research into local flora. This extensive collection documents decades of botanical discoveries and remains highly valuable to researchers.
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