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Hortus Botanicus
Garden4.5 · 12 3334.1 · 1 293≈ 1 h 15 minEntry: ~14.75 €1.3 km from the center
De Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam is one of the world's oldest botanical gardens, established in 1638 as a medicinal herb garden for municipal physicians. Nestled in the Plantage district, this lush retreat cultivates over 4,000 plant species from across the globe. Highlights include the innovative Three-Climate Greenhouse recreating subtropics, desert, and tropics, a vibrant Butterfly House, and a rare Eastern Cape cycad over 300 years old.
Highlights
- One of Europe's oldest botanical gardens, founded in 1638 as a medicinal garden
- Monumental Three-Climate Greenhouse housing tropical, subtropical, and desert biomes
- Lush Butterfly House filled with hundreds of free-flying tropical butterflies
- Historic Palm House and a prized Eastern Cape cycad over three centuries old
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 20:00 |
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