Siberian Botanic Garden, Botanical garden at Tomsk State University, Russia
The Siberian Botanic Garden is a large facility with thousands of plant species spread across an extended area south of the university. It contains outdoor sections with local plants and a major greenhouse that holds tropical and subtropical species in controlled environments.
The garden was founded in the late 1800s when two men decided to start a botanical project on land south of the university. Since then, the site has grown into an important center for the study and protection of plants.
The garden serves as a place where people learn about plants from many climates living side by side in one location. The work here shows how people try to protect the natural variety found across the Earth.
The outdoor sections can be explored freely and are easy to walk through on your own. The main greenhouse requires a guided tour, so check ahead about when tours are available.
Visitors can see tropical plants in the middle of Siberian surroundings, something that would not normally happen here. This mix shows how modern technology helps people experience nature that is far from where it naturally grows.
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