Kuritiba Botanical Garden

The Curitiba Botanical Garden (Jardim Botâ nico de Curitiba), named after Fanchetta Rishbiter, is located in the southern region of Brazil, the capital of Paraná, on the territory of the Federal University of the State. It is the main attraction of the city and an unofficial symbol of South Brazil.

The French-style Botanical Garden opened in 1991. On a vast area of 240 thousand square meters, huge flower beds are broken, beautiful fountains are installed, picturesque waterfalls and lakes are arranged. In the main greenhouse of the garden with an area of 458 square meters collected rare species of plants. The greenhouse is located in a building built in the Art Nouveau style in the likeness of the London Crystal Palace.

The Curitiba Botanical Museum presents the region’s national flora collection. The exposition consists of unique herbariums that attract researchers from all over the world. There are a large number of plant species growing in the Atlantic forests of Eastern Brazil.