Leuven Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden is located a kilometer from the Big Square of Leuven. Founded in 1738 by the University of Leuven, it has acquired the status of the oldest garden in the country. Initially, the purpose of its creation was healing herbs that could be grown in the garden. The collection was later expanded as it was used as a scientific botanical garden.

By 1819, the Botanical Garden was in dire need of expanding its squares and a new garden was opened on the site of the destroyed Capuchin monastery. It is there that the modern Botanical Garden is located, which was transferred to the city in 1835.

To date, the garden presents a unique collection of various trees, shrubs, herbs and plants located on an area of 2.2 hectares. In addition, a greenhouse was opened on an area of 450 square meters. According to estimates, the Botanical Garden of Belgium presents 800 species of plants.