Real Jardín Botánico
Botanical garden · Jeronimos ·
Botanical garden with diverse plants, fountains, sculptures, and greenhouses
Botanical garden with diverse plants, fountains, sculptures, and greenhouses
"Located right in front of the Prado Museum and next to the Retiro Park, this 20-acre botanical garden has been around for just under 300 years, as it was built for the royal family centuries ago. It showcased plants gathered from Spain’s colonies around the world. Today the garden contains multiple greenhouses to protect the many plant species ill-suited to Madrid’s dry climate and an “herbarium” with over a million species. Another fascinating exhibit is the garden’s bonsai collection, and you’ll find changing special exhibitions as well. The garden is always worth a visit, with the spring months perhaps the most picturesque of all. Entrance fees are €6 ($6.70)." - MATADOR_NETWORK
"Serenity in Madrid's Botanical Gardens Real Jardin Botanico, the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid , is a peaceful place to get out of the city streets and stroll around in nature. Fountains and sculptures are scattered throughout the 5,500 species of living plants, trees and flowers. While nothing feels too exotic, scenes like a stray cat sipping water amongst Matteuccia Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) as a fountain drips from above, remind you that the simple things are just as special as the extraordinary."
"Serenity in Madrid's Botanical Gardens Real Jardin Botanico, the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid , is a peaceful place to get out of the city streets and stroll around in nature. Fountains and sculptures are scattered throughout the 5,500 species of living plants, trees and flowers. While nothing feels too exotic, scenes like a stray cat sipping water amongst Matteuccia Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) as a fountain drips from above, remind you that the simple things are just as special as the extraordinary."
"▲ A relaxing museum of plants, with specimens from around the world." - Rick Steves' Europe
"Founded in 1755, this 8-hectare botanical garden feels surprisingly serene next to the Prado: it contains lakes, labyrinths, fountains, more than 5,000 species across four terraces, greenhouses, sculptures and immaculate gardens, and offers guided tours and workshops if you speak Spanish." - Matthew Kepnes
