The Coimbra Botanical Garden, located in the Parish of Almedina, extends over 13.5 hectares on land donated by the Benedictine friars. The garden was created to complement the study of Natural History and Medicine at the University of Coimbra. Marquis of Pombal was the great driver of its construction in 1773.
Spread over several levels, staircases and avenues, it is one of the most renowned botanical gardens in the world, allowing a trip to the four corners of the earth, due to the diversity of plants it has.
The forest occupies two thirds of the total garden area and is mainly composed of free-growing exotic trees and bamboo.
Spread over several levels, staircases and avenues, it is one of the most renowned botanical gardens in the world, allowing a trip to the four corners of the earth, due to the diversity of plants it has.
The forest occupies two thirds of the total garden area and is mainly composed of free-growing exotic trees and bamboo.
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