Founded in 1889, the Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science is a lush, 4.7-hectare sanctuary located in the heart of Zagreb’s “Green Horseshoe.” This English-style landscape garden is home to over 10,000 plant species and serves as a vital research center, offering a tranquil escape where Victorian glasshouses meet the wild beauty of Croatia’s native flora.
Highlights:
🌿 The Rock Garden Collection: Explore the meticulously curated stone gardens featuring rare and endangered Croatian endemic species, including the legendary Degenia velebitica.
💧 The Lily Pad Ponds: Relax by the picturesque ponds and Victorian-style bridges, famous for their collection of giant water lilies and tranquil aquatic plant displays.
🏚️ Historic Glasshouses: Step inside the elegant 19th-century wrought-iron and glass conservatory, which houses exotic tropical and subtropical plants, palms, and rare cacti.
Information:
🌼Type: Botanic Garden
📍Place: Zagreb, Croatia
📅 Date: April-November
🌐Website: https://botanickivrt.biol.pmf.hr/
