Hortus botanicus Leiden

The Hortus botanicus Leiden is the oldest botanic garden in The Netherlands. The oldest section of the Hortus, dating back to 1590, is the current Front Garden. It has been renovated with new plants in 2000 and a brand new glasshouse was added to form the Winter Garden.

The Victoria Amazonia is The Hortus’ pride

The Clusius Garden gives an impression of what the Hortus was like around 1600, when the bonds between the Netherlands and Asia were formed. The exchange of plants and knowledge between these cultures can be seen in the Japanese Garden. The Hortus’ pride, Victoria Amazonica, can be admired in the Victoria Glasshouse. I was very impressed by the Tropical Glasshouse with its exotic plants!

Address: Rapenburg 73, 2311 GJ Leiden

Website: Hortus botanicus Leiden