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Botanical Gardens of Peter the Great
Nature4.6 · 16 8984.1 · 320≈ 2 h 15 minEntry: ~300 ₽3.5 km from the center
One of the oldest botanical gardens in Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1714 as the Apothecary Garden on St. Petersburg's Aptekarsky Island. Its crown jewel is a monumental glasshouse complex of 26 interconnected greenhouses spanning nearly a kilometre, housing over eight thousand exotic plants. Visitors explore tropical and subtropical routes featuring centenarian palms, desert cacti, and the giant Victoria amazonica water lily.
Highlights
- Historic greenhouse complex comprising 26 interconnected glass halls
- Greenhouse aquatic basin featuring giant Victoria amazonica lilies
- Exotic subtropical and tropical guided botanical routes
- Scenic outdoor arboretum with centuries-old oak trees
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 16:30 |
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