Botanical garden of Saint Petersburg State University

The Botanical Garden of Saint Petersburg State University contains multiple sections with specialized areas dedicated to different plant families and ecological zones.

Founded in 1861 as part of the Imperial Saint Petersburg University, this garden has evolved into a federal cultural heritage site of national importance.

The garden functions as an outdoor laboratory where university students and researchers conduct extensive studies in botany, horticulture, and plant sciences.

Visitors can access various sections of the garden throughout the year, including temperature-controlled greenhouses that maintain specific conditions for delicate plants.

The garden maintains a collection of rare plant species while conducting research programs focused on preservation of endangered flora native to Russia.

Location: Vasileostrovsky District

Inception: 1861

Part of: Императорский Санкт-Петербургский университет

GPS coordinates: 59.94152,30.29698

Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:36