Gibraltar Botanic Gardens, Botanical garden in Gibraltar, United Kingdom.
Gibraltar Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden located on a hillside that holds plant collections from Mediterranean and tropical regions. The grounds feature organized beds and pathways that follow the natural slope of the terrain.
The gardens were founded in 1816 by Governor George Don as a recreational space for local residents. Over two centuries the site evolved into a center for botanical study and plant research.
The Index Seminum Cottage Museum opened in 2006 contains natural history exhibits and a specialized library for horticultural research.
The gardens are accessible during daylight hours and are best visited in morning or afternoon. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as the site involves paths that traverse slopes and varying elevations.
The site preserves a specialized herbarium collection and research library used by botanists and plant researchers. This heritage made the gardens a scientific center for understanding Mediterranean plant diversity.
Location: Gibraltar
Inception: 1816
Founders: George Don
Elevation above the sea: 40 m
Website: http://gibraltargardens.gi
GPS coordinates: 36.13130,-5.35110
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43
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