Hortus Botanicus Leiden

Name: Hortus Botanicus Leiden
Address: Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden, Netherlands

Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands

The Hortus botanicus of Leiden is the oldest botanical garden of the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world. It is located in the southwestern part of the historical centre of the city, between the Academy building and the old Leiden Observatory building.

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