Hortus Botanicus

The Perfect One-day Itinerary in Amsterdam

"I strolled through Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam and appreciated that it's one of the world's oldest botanic gardens—founded by the Amsterdam City Council in 1638 originally as an herb garden for doctors and apothecaries—and today visitors can wander various greenhouses to see more than 4,000 plant species from around the world." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines