The Hortus Botanicus

The Hortus Botanicus Leiden is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, with a rich history dating back to 1590. The garden houses a huge collection of more than 10,000 plant species from around the world.

A walk through the Hortus is a true experience. You can wander through several themed gardens. Besides the beautiful plant collection, the Hortus Botanicus Leiden has much more to offer:

• The Cabinet of Botany: Here you will find an extensive collection of dried plants, herbarium books and other botanical treasures.
• The Tropical Museum: This museum highlights the relationship between humans and plants in the tropics.
• The Hortus Library: This library houses a rare collection of books on botany.
• The Leiden Observatory: The oldest extant university observatory in the world.

The Hortus Botanicus Leiden is a unique place where you can learn about the wonders of the plant world.

Some fun facts about the Hortus Botanicus Leiden:

• The Hortus Botanicus Leiden is a national monument.
• The garden has more than 1 million visitors a year.
• The oldest tree in the Hortus is a cedar tree that is more than 400 years old.
• In the Hortus Botanicus Leiden, you can attend various workshops, such as cooking with plants, making jewelry from natural materials and botanical drawing.
• The Hortus Botanicus Leiden has a store where you can buy souvenirs, plants and garden books.

Are you in Leiden? Then be sure to visit the Hortus Botanicus Leiden!