A herb garden for the city's doctors and pharmacists, one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world
An oasis in the center of the city
The Hortus Botanicus offers a tranquil haven from the hustle and bustle of the city surrounding it and contains over 6,000 different indigenous and non-native trees and plants. In addition to a gorgeous cafe, outdoor gardens, and a "hothouse" that emulates three different tropical environments, hundreds of majestic butterflies can be found frolicking inside the Botanicus' Butterfly Greenhouse.
Some of the more unique plants on display include Victoria, the garden’s giant water lily. When in bloom, the 154-year-old lily opens its flower every night around dusk. Also keep an eye out for the Bontanicus ’centuries-old agave cactus that dates back to the Roman era.
