Old Botanical Garden of Zurich
Talstrasse, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Description:
The old botanical garden of Zurich, located at the University of Zurich, began its history in 1833. The initiator of its creation was a doctor and naturalist in one person Johann Gesner. He was supported by the Botanical Research Society. The project was designed by the gardener of this educational institution - Leopold Karl Frobel. In 1851, the Palm Greenhouse was introduced, its frame was originally made of wood and only later was replaced by metal.
In the botanical garden of Zurich you can see many species of flora, and the total number of plants exceeds a million. They represent a variety of ecosystems, ranging from tropical forests to alpine meadows.
The old botanical garden of Zurich is a popular holiday destination for locals and visitors to Zurich. On its territory there is an ethnological museum, as well as an arboretum and a garden of medicinal plants named after Gesner.