Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Geneva (must see)
The Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques) in Geneve was founded in 1817 by the great Swiss botanist Augustin Pyramus de Candolle. Originally located in the old Bastions Park, the gardens were transferred to 192 Lausane Street (Rue de Lausane) in 1904. The Conservatory was built by architect Henri Juvet. It occupies 69 acres by Lake Geneva.
The Botanical Gardens were the design of Jules Allemand. The garden has a living collection of 10,000 species, a herbarium of six million specimens and a library with more than 220,000 books. The garden is divided into an arboretum, a rock garden, medicinal plants, horticulturals, and greenhouses. There is also a zoo by the lake.
The complete garden, with its greenhouses, libraries, collections and the mansions of "Le Chene" and "La Console," is registered as an important national cultural asset. This living museum also has a gift shop, a carousel, restaurant and free-roaming peacocks. Opening times may vary. A visit to the garden website is recommended.
The Botanical Gardens were the design of Jules Allemand. The garden has a living collection of 10,000 species, a herbarium of six million specimens and a library with more than 220,000 books. The garden is divided into an arboretum, a rock garden, medicinal plants, horticulturals, and greenhouses. There is also a zoo by the lake.
The complete garden, with its greenhouses, libraries, collections and the mansions of "Le Chene" and "La Console," is registered as an important national cultural asset. This living museum also has a gift shop, a carousel, restaurant and free-roaming peacocks. Opening times may vary. A visit to the garden website is recommended.
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Sight Name: Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Sight Location: Geneva, Switzerland (See walking tours in Geneva)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Geneva, Switzerland (See walking tours in Geneva)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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