Palmengarten Garden
Siesmayerstraß e 61, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Description:
Palmengarten (Palm Garden) is a botanical garden with an area of 20 hectares, in which plants of all climatic zones of the earth grow. Palm trees here occupy an honorable place - they cover an area of 9.000 square meters.
The garden was founded in the XIX century. It was designed and financed by architect Heinrich Sismaer. The park was opened to the public in 1871. From the first days of his existence, he left no one indifferent. Indeed, this real oasis in the city center is very loved by locals and tourists.
The garden has 14 greenhouses with subtropical and tropical climates. Also in the park is a garden dedicated to the famous Frankfurt writer Goethe, who was a passionate gardener. In Palmengarten is the oldest glass building - "Palmenhouse" height of 18 m.
In the garden, in addition to excursions, various concerts and festivals are held.