Detailed information on the garden which was established in 1876 by the Chancellor and some of the professors at the University of Zagreb. Notable features include the glasshouses, the administrative building constructed in Art Nouveau style, the building of the Botanical Institute, a public laboratory and an exhibition hall. The garden contains an extensive range of sub-Mediterranean, Mediterranean and Alpine flora.
Portal for discovering Europe's 'green heritage' as well as studying and processing in on the Internet.
Intergovernmental organization that works in the field of plant health and protection. Currently has 48 member states from Europe and the Mediterranean. The site provides a lot of useful information such as European-orientated advice on topics such as pesticides and pests.
Association of European landscape architects. The website has numerous sections devoted to both professional matters and the latest news in the sector.
Joint project between Germany, France and the United Kingdom, financed by the European Union, to promote European parks and gardens through regional development. The website suggests various routes for discovering the most emblematic gardens in Europe.
Regional tourist development projects co-financed by the European Union, which presents an extensive range of gardens in France, Luxembourg and Germany. The website gives information on the activities held in the gardens and has tools for organizing visits.
Basic information on the castle and gardens of Löftstad, built in the 17th century. The English-style gardens date from the 19th century and are represented a contrast to the Baroque and Rococo style that was prevalent at the beginning of the 19th century.
Website of the Office of Public Works and the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (DOEHLG) which manages the historic gardens of Ireland.
Detailed information, including a virtual tour, on the museum attached to the garden and the Grotte de l'Observatoire, a natural cavern open to the public. The Monaco garden is run by the City Council and was opened to the public in 1933; it is well known for its section on cacti and other succulent plants.
UNESCO World Heritage website containing basic information on the whole complex. In southern Moravia there are various castles surrounded by luxurious gardens which form part of what UNESCO has classified as the Cultural Landscape of Lednice-Valtice and is thus regarded as a World Heritage Site.
General basic information on the estate, which includes the palace and gardens. It also features numerous resources, particularly on the many activities carried out there, which include concerts, exhibitions and conferences. The Romantic-style gardens were established between 1740 and 1745 by the count Johan Ludwig Holstein, Chancellor of the government, during the reign of Christian VI.
Detailed information on the Helsinki botanical garden which forms part of the Natural History Museum of Finland. Specifically, the information refers to botanical gardens in general, to the various collections and exhibitions held there, and also has an interesting section on publications.
Very detailed information particularly the section on current exhibitions and collections. The botanical garden is attached to the University of Oslo and forms part of the Natural History Museum.
Basic information on the botanical garden, in English landscape style, which was founded in the 19th century and contains more than 12,000 species.
Historical website containing comprehensive information. It features very detailed information on the palace of Pavlovsk and its parks and gardens, constructed on the orders of Tsar Paul I and lying to the south-east of St. Petersburg.
Detailed information on this garden which was the result of a project to restore the hills surrounding the city of Athens, Philodassiki Enosi Athinon. The botanical garden contains the country's native flora.
General information on the Schönbrunn palace and gardens. The Baroque-style gardens are listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The website provides all the information you need to organize a visit. You can also take a virtual tour.
NGO founded in Greece in 1994 with the aim of providing a platform for people interested in Mediterranean-climate plants and gardens. The site features a wealth of information and there is a special section of links to different gardens and botanical gardens in countries with a Mediterranean climate.
Extensive photographic database on numerous European gardens. It gives a brief description of each entry and includes links to other related documentation.
Directory of the different botanical gardens in Austria. The website gives access to the websites of other botanical gardens, ordered by region.
General information on the estate, particularly the important art collection housed in the palace. The Belvedere palaces and gardens were built in the 18th century as a summer residence for the Prince of Savoy. The architect was Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt. The extensive gardens are regarded as one of the finest examples of Baroque landscaping.
Basic information geared towards research on this botanical garden, managed by the Botanical Institute of the University of Salzburg.
Detailed information, a map and a list of the plants in the garden. There are also links to other sites of interest and contacts with the Friends of the Garden Association and the Austrian Botanical Gardens working group. The botanical garden of the University of Vienna was created in 1754.
General information and a very attractive interactive map. The park, in late Manierist style, is famous for its fountains, theatres and water-driven figures.
Basic description and the chance to take a virtual tour of the gardens. The gardens were created in 1689 around the Mirabell Palace by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich.
Basic information on the Arboretum which is situated in the province of Anvers. It was established in 1858 and with more than 6,000 plant species is one of the most important collections in the world. It boasts one of the most interesting avenues of exotic conifers in Europe.
The Enghien municipal website containing basic information. The park lies in the town of Enghien around 30 kilometres from Brussels. Dating from the 17th century, it once belonged to the Arenberg family and is now public property.
Website of the foundation that manages the complex containing general and very comprehensive information on the estate. The Freÿr castle and gardens, lying alongside the River Mosa, are considered to be an exceptional heritage of the Walloon region and have been proposed to become a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Basic tourism-orientated information. You can make queries using the interactive map. The neoclassical-style castle dates from 1763 and currently houses a museum.
Website containing basic information. The botanical gardens of the University of Ghent were founded in 1797, though it was not until 1817 that they were finally established in this location. The gardens are well known for their Victorian-style glasshouses containing species from all over the world.
Website containing very detailed information. You can also read their e-newsletter Musa, consult the different publications and the library section, and access a catalogue and database of the different publications that can be referred to on-line.
Directory of the gardens of Belgium.
Very comprehensive general information and the chance to make a virtual tour of the gardens. The Commandery of Alden Biesen was established by the Teutonic Knighthood orders. Today the castle houses the cultural centre of the Flemish community.
General information on the complex with an emphasis on the gardens and botanical aspects. The Hex Castle was built in the 18th century by Count Charles-François de Velbrück, who was a lover of culture in general and nature in particular.
Very detailed information. It also provides information on the educational activities carried out here. The gardens were established between 1758 and 1776 by Charles-Alexis de Montpellier and still retain a large part of their original layout. In the 17th century they were laid out in accordance with the French style but during the 18th century they took on a more Italian and Breton appearance.
Basic information on the complex, which includes a museum-house and gardens. The gardens date from 1924 and were established along with the museum-house in the Art Deco style. Even so, there are various different areas and ambiences, such as a maze garden and a geometric garden. The gardens currently form part of the museum-house and guided tours are available.
Basic information on the parks and gardens of the of the Brussels-Capital Region.
Basic information on the parks and gardens of the Walloon region. There is also a section with links to other portals in the country on this subject.
Website managed by the Parks and Gardens of Hainaut association containing a journey round the gardens of palaces, castles, monasteries and other vestiges of the historic heritage of the Belgian province of Hainault.
This website belongs to the agency in charge of managing one of the oldest documented parks in Europe (18th century). The park is protected by both the Law on Protecting and Preserving Natural Resources and as a declared Monument of Architectural Interest in Croatia''s Registry of Cultural Assets.
Very detailed information on the botanical garden of the University of Copenhagen which has a huge variety of living species for research and education, as well as a genetic bank of wild species. The garden dates back to 1872, since when it has been enlarged progressively to reach a total of 10 hectares.
Website containing detailed information. The gardens are part of the National Natural History Museum which encompasses three main areas: trees and shrubs, tropical plants, and horticultural species.
Detailed information and links to institutions and other collections of conifers. The Villardebelle Arboretum is located in southern France and is home to more than 200 species of conifers.
Association with over 130 parks and gardens associated, privates and publics, which aims to protect, enhance and promote parks and gardens of the Centre Region.
Website containing basic information. The gardens have a long history behind them.
General information on the castle and its gardens (architectural and artistic information on the castle, a virtual tour, and the activities organized there), often specifically for different types of visitor. The information on the gardens is particularly detailed.
Basic information on the estate which includes the palace and gardens. It contains plenty of photos and a large section of links to historical gardens in France, Spain and Italy. The complex includes the castle and the interesting Renaissance gardens of Ambleville.
Information on the Castle of Merville and its park and gardens. Features a 3D tour of the maze.
Federation of associations dedicated to parks and gardens and to studying and protecting the landscape. The site has a very comprehensive inventory of all kinds of parks and gardens in France.
Institution which aims to study, protect and disseminate information on French gardens and landscapes, which was set up thanks to the official support of the Ministry of Culture and the General Council of Loir-et-Cher.
General information on the castle and its gardens (history, art collection, and the very interesting educational programme available to schools). The whole estate has been granted World Heritage Site status by UNESCO.
Detailed information on this botanical garden which was established in 1899 at the initiative of the Touring Club, the University of Grenoble and M. Bonnabel. It features very comprehensive collections of medicinal plants and Alpine flora from mountain systems all over the world, as you will learn from its website.
Website of the Bordeaux region with a section on the botanical garden which has become a benchmark of scientific culture on plants and nature. The area is laid out in small gardens with different themes, of which the aquatic garden and the Arboretum are worth highlighting.
The botanical garden, created in 1857 by Gustave Thuret, it is managed by National Institute of Agricultural Research - Centre de Recherches d'Antibes.
The Nice city website containing basic information on the botanical garden, which puts an emphasis on Mediterranean flora.
Very detailed information, including an extensive description of the collections and a wide range of educational activities. It also has an excellent list of links.
Basic information on the garden which houses more than 300 species of shrubs, 130 varieties of bamboo, 20 different species of palms and various other exotic species of interest.
The website contains extensive information on the history, the collections and the activities organized at the garden, which is the botanical garden of the University of Montpellier. The gardens were founded by King Henry IV in 1593 and are the oldest in France. They currently cover an area of 4.5 hectares, having been enlarged twice during the 19th century.
Website containing detailed information. The gardens cover some 25 hectares and stand right next to the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde at the heart of Paris. They are currently the most frequently-visited gardens by Parisian society. There are two buildings: the Orangerie and the Jeu de Paume, which now houses a museum.
Information and descriptions of some little-known yet emblematic gardens in France. The description is mainly done through photos.
Basic information on the garden, in Provence, which is managed by the Jardin Conservatoire de la Flore en Provence Littorale association.
Information on the main French mazes created using vegetation and the history behind the creation of these unique structures.
General basic information. It includes interactive tours, press clippings and a link to the Ecole du Paysage (Landscaping School) which runs various courses. The palace and gardens were created at the orders of Louis XIV. They were originally established in the shape of a cross to protect the sculptures, facilitate more exhibitions and connect the different gardens by numerous walkways and tunnels.
Website of the Association of Parks and Gardens of the Central Region, with descriptions and basic information on the main historic gardens in the Val de Loire, Berry and Orléans regions.
Search engine on the parks and gardens of France. It is planned to add information on the parks and gardens of the rest of Europe and the world.
General information with a particular emphasis on the gardens and their flora. This estate is managed by the Claude Monet Foundation; the artist once lived in the town. It includes the Water Gardens, of Japanese inspiration, and the French-style Clos Normand.
Website specializing in aquatic gardens, whether historic or contemporary. It contains articles, recommendations and a forum.
Basic information for planning a visit with an interactive map featuring the main points of interest. The Park of Saint Cloud stands at the gateway to Paris and has 460 hectares of gardens and woods for visitors to enjoy.
Information on the main parks and gardens of France. The website also includes various resources on gardening (forum, agenda and classified ads) and a large section of links to parks and gardens around the world. This is an interactive space that allows new gardens to be added to the existing database.
Basic information from which you can access a description and various panoramic views of the different parks and gardens making up this space. The estate comprises the castle and park of Chantilly.
Website of Lyon where you can access a fairly comprehensive description of the city's parks and gardens and the closest ones outside the city.
General information on the castle and its gardens (virtual tour, photos and other activities). The Palace of Vaux-le-Vicomte is notable for its luxurious 17th century gardens. The gardens, which surround the palace, cover an area of 3 km2 which extends to 40 hectares if you include the surrounding woodlands.
Website of Garden Holidays Worldwide (a travel brochure featuring the most outstanding gardens in the world). These gardens surround the Castle of Wasserburg which lies to the west of Bocholt on the Dutch border. The combination of vegetation and lagoons is particularly attractive. The fortification currently houses a museum.
Informative tourist website containing basic information. This Baroque style garden was created at the instigation of Count Cristoph von Wackerbarth in 1719, following the design of J.C. Knoffel. The gardens call on French and Italian inspiration and represent the golden years of Saxon culture during the 18th century. They are used for recreational purposes, mainly for staging events.
Information on the parks and gardens of Bavaria.
Detailed information on the botanical garden of Bonn University. It contains various documents on the arboretum and a section of giant lilies (Titan Arum), as well as webcams, temporary exhibitions and information on the protection of nature and the activities carried out there in this respect.
Section on the Augsburg botanical garden, hosted on the website of the same town.
Website of the botanical garden of the University of Osnabrück. It is possible to consult the different parts of the garden through an interactive map. Also interesting is a section of links to various botanical gardens in Germany.
Very detailed information on the Munich Botanical Garden which was established in 1812. The gardens are currently managed by the Botanical Institute of the University of Munich, which runs the state scientific botany collection and the garden's museum.
Very detailed information on the garden and the botanical museum of Berlin and the Institution's organizations and projects. It includes a virtual tour of the botanical garden and information on research, the museum and the library. There is a section with links to various other botanical gardens around the world.
Detailed explanations of the different plant species, also presents the research centre and a section of links relating to botany. The botanical garden of the University of Düsseldorf contains more than 400 species.
A very extensive information on the garden, the activities organized by the University, and special activities for visitors. There are also a large number of links to other research centres related to botany. The garden is extremely old, having been founded in 1593 (200 years before the University itself).
Website of the city of Wuppertal containing basic information on the botanical garden and a wealth of photos.
Website of Garden Holidays Worldwide (a travel brochure featuring the most outstanding gardens in the world). A series of parks and gardens built following the French Baroque style at the end of the 18th century, lying to the west of the German capital. After the Second World War, the damaged part of the gardens was restored.
The German Foundation for Monument Protection is a private initiative that aims to preserve endangered cultural monuments, including the historic gardens that so often surround German monuments. It publishes a magazine called Monumente. The site also contains extensive information on current and future projects.
UNESCO world heritage website. This baroque palace and its gardens have been declared a World Heritage Site. The complex was built by an international team of architects, painters and sculptors on the orders of Prince Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn and Friedrich Karl von Schönborn.
Basic tourism-related information. The contents are very comprehensive and offer information on visiting and getting to know the history of this spot. The gardens were created in Munich in 1789 with the intention of providing a public park, although a private hunting section was reserved along the River Isar. The gardens are vast and put to good use by the general public.
Very detailed information on the garden, which is a huge rose garden of over 12 hectares with 8,300 different species. This makes it the biggest collection of roses in the world.
This website contains basic information on the parks of the Bavarian region. Fantasi Palace is packed with varied gardens, designed according to different historical periods, starting from the 18th century. During the 19th century, many new elements were added. In 2000 a historical museum of garden design was also opened.
Website containing basic tourism-related information. The gardens have been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The website provides information on all the elements of the estate: the Garden Realm, the Mosigkau Palace and its park, the Landscape Garden Großkuehnau, the Luisium Palace and its park, the Woerlitz park and the Oranienbaum Palace, also with its own park.
Detailed information mainly geared towards tourism. There are only a few archaeological remains of the original garden, which dates from 1615 and was destroyed by successive wars. There is still a book by the designer of the gardens which is how we know what they were like originally. The gardens and the castle are open to visitors.
Website of the Hanover region containing very detailed information. The Royal Gardens are the venue for festivals, exhibitions and other activities. Notable features include a museum and a combination of different garden styles (French, English and botanical).
Detailed information and extensive profile of the topic. The garden dates from the 19th century and was built around a Baroque palace from 1740. The estate stands on an island in Lake Constance. The gardens are open to visitors and the very comprehensive website has all the information you need. The complex is used for holding all kinds of cultural activities and for disseminating information on nature.
Basic tourism-related information. The park's avenue was built in 1655 and runs for some 2.300 metres. The park was created in the 19th century and still retains much of the original design and structure. It has more than 300 endemic and exotic species of flora. It currently houses a theatre, a museum and a hotel, amongst other facilities.
UNESCO world heritage website. The park, standing between Germany and Poland along the River Neisse, is listed as a World Heritage Site. It is an exceptional example of European landscaping.
Detailed information on the organic botanical garden of Bayreuth which was founded as a research institution reporting to the University of Bayreuth in 1978, yet is also open to the general public. It houses an important collection of African plants in huge hothouses as well as plants from North America and the Euro-Asian region, planted outside.
Basic information on the complex, geared towards visitors. This Baroque palace dating from 1676 was built in honour of Prince Johann Georg III and was used as a holiday residence for the court of Dresden and as somewhere to hold celebrations. After the Second World War it was turned into a social and cultural park under the German Democratic Republic. It was finally rebuilt in 1992.
Detailed information on the Frankfurt botanical gardens where you can find an extensive description of the gardens and the different activities organized there (summer concerts, guided tours, festivals and exhibitions).
Basic tourism-related information. The park lies to the south-west of the country and was designed by one of the finest German landscapers of the 19th century, Fürst Pückler. The sculptures and water features (lakes, waterfalls and ponds) are particularly noteworthy.
Website containing basic information and photos. The gardens were built in 1745, inspired by certain excerpts from Homer's Odyssey. A particular feature is the inclusion of certain natural stone features such as caves and grottoes.
Website of the parks in the region of Bavaria, containing basic information. The estate was built between the 17th and 19th centuries as the summer residence of the Kings of Bavaria. The current physiognomy of the gardens dates from the start of the 18th century, when the court architect Josef Effner designed a canal, gardens and an extensive forest, giving the whole complex a Baroque style.
The park was created in 1780 around the Castle of Pillnitz. Today its botanical and scenic value is just as important as its historic interest.
Information on the parks and gardens in Berlin and Potsdam, which in 1990 were declared monuments of natural and cultural heritage by UNESCO. The website includes very comprehensive descriptions and various photos.
Association dedicated to the study, protection and dissemination of information on camellias in Italy.
Association which was one of the first to promote plant appreciation, garden art and spontaneous plant landscapes in Italy. The website contains extensive information on its current activities, such as conferences and exhibitions.
Website containing a selection of the main historic sites in Rome. It contains basic information on the gardens and a number of photos. The Pincio gardens were created on one of the city's hills and turned into a public park on the orders of Napoleon between 1811 and 1814. There are various monuments distributed around the gardens.
Website containing general information on Rome with a special section on the Vatican gardens. There is also information on the historical evolution of the Vatican gardens and the influence of each Pope on them. The gardens are characterized by their wide variety of species.
Website of the Bardini e Peyron Monumental Parks Foundation containing detailed information. The Giardino Bardini comprises three estates with different gardens: a first garden featuring a monumental baroque staircase; a second one with an English-style wood, and a third with a horticultural sector and flowers.
Website of the Grupo di Lavoro per gli Orti Botanici e i Giardini Storici of the Italian Botanical Society containing basic information on the garden, which lies on the eastern side of the National Park of La Majella.
Website on gardens and gardening in Italy. Containing basic information and photos. These gardens surround the Pitti Palace (Florence) and perfectly embody the classical Italian garden.
Website of the Grandi Giardini Italiani association listing the best Italian gardens with a file record, photos and links between all of them. It is also an information centre for all the activities carried out in the historic gardens of Italy.
Information on the great Italian gardens, ordered by region. It includes an interesting section of links with more than 20 websites of different gardens.
Website of the University of Bologna with a section dedicated to the characteristics of this garden, which was founded in 1568 and is one of the oldest in Italy. Its main activity is research and education, with programmes for students at every level.
Website of the Botanical Department of the University of Catania. The garden was founded in 1858 and is laid out geometrically over 16 hectares. One of its main and most valuable characteristics is the maintenance and conservation of a collection of endemisms unique to Sicily.
Website of the Grupo di Lavoro per gli Orti Botanici e i Giardini Storici of the Italian Botanical Society containing basic information on the garden, which is owned by the Department of Botanical Sciences of the University of Pisa.
Detailed information on the botanical gardens of Padua, of great historic interest (history, architectural features, trees, collections and environments). UNESCO has declared the gardens a World Heritage Site.
Detailed information focusing on botanical aspects and wildlife. The Monza Park is the largest walled city park in Europe with a perimeter of 14 kilometres, and serves as an important "green lung" for the city. It was established at the beginning of the 19th century following the model of the great classic French gardens, and today plays host to numerous sporting and leisure activities.
Official website of the Italian Ministry for Heritage and Culture. The different sections of the website are quite mixed up and make the consult difficult, but it has a lot of information and images of the Palace and the Gardens of Caserta. King Charles III of Spain, in the second half of s.XVIII, iniciated its construction. Both the Palace and the Gardens has been granted World Heritage Site status by UNESCO.
Website with a small selection of gardens and monumental spaces, containing basic information. These gardens have a unique nature thanks to the spectacular blend of nature and art. There are numerous sculptures associated with natural elements such as ponds and caves.
Organization which is mainly educational. The website contains interesting news sections, a forum and a section for downloading articles.
Territorial, environmental and landscape information system of the Direzione Generale per i Beni Architettonici e Paesaggistici (Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities) where you can consult the different historic parks and gardens by region using an on-line GIS system.
Detailed information on Villa Adriana, its origin and historic evolution, architectonic and artistic description and many photos.
Detailed information on this series of heterogeneous spaces and the activities carried out there. This spot, at the centre of Rome, has enormous historical and environmental value. Amongst other things it is famous for its parks and gardens.
Basic information as well as complementary material such as links and bibliographical references. The Villa d'Este is one of the most outstanding italian gardens and houses a host of fountains, halos, caves and water features. The estate also has some important archaeological remains, such as those at Villa Adriana, and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Detailed information on the villa and gardens. The gardens, which embody the best characteristics of classic Italian garden design, are notable for the way they have been adapted to the irregular terrain and the excellent use of limited space.
Basic tourism-related information. The gardens are very monumental in nature and stand at the foot of the medieval city of Collodi. They are notable for the harmony between nature and art and the many interesting features (lakes, waterfalls, caves, statues and a majestic double staircase) which give the estate its character.
Website with a small selection of gardens and monumental spaces, containing basic information. The gardens are Renaissance in style and are laid out beside a hill along a water course. The Catena d'Aqua (water chain) and the central parterre, also a water feature, are very interesting.
Botanic garden belonging to the Delft University of Technology which was founded in 1917 by Gerrit van Iterson, Jr. as a garden for cultivating plants of economic interest, and especially for agricultural exploitation in the Netherland's colonies in the East Indies (present-day Indonesia). It currently manages part of the Netherlands' collection of national plants.
Website with a directory of botanic gardens in the Netherlands which form part of the Dutch Association of Botanic Gardens.
Detailed information and a long list of species of flora and fauna (birds, butterflies and fish), on this garden and nursery for aquatic plants, which was created by Ada Hofman in 1987.
Detailed information on the botanical garden which was created in 1638. The garden is home to some very ancient trees and a landscape architecture that leans towards Romanticism. It has more than 6,000 plants representing over 4,000 species.
Information on the different sections of the garden, a highlight of which is the aquatic garden. There is also on-line access to the National Herbarium of the Netherlands which contains more than 5.5 million species. The botanical garden is attached to Leiden University and is famous for its giant water lilies from the Amazon.
Very detailed information on the garden which, with 20 hectares, is the largest in the Netherlands and features plants from all over the world. You can visit various very different areas which range from the Laarman garden (the oldest garden, with a very interesting Arboretum), the English garden, an aquatic garden, agricultural gardens, the greenhouses, the bamboo garden, the Celtic gardens of Ogham, and a Chinese garden.
Very detailed information with a particular emphasis on the gardens and their different ambiences. The gardens are laid out in formal geometric style and extend around the castle, which was built in 1674. The most recent remodelling of the gardens was in 1988. There is a large glasshouse containing tropical plants.
Basic information on the complex, which includes a palace and gardens. The gardens, created in 1705, were remodelled following the symmetrical patterns typical of the 18th century. The castle is surrounded by water. The whole estate is a fine example of the aristocratic homes of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Basic information with a description of the palace and gardens. On the site you can view the historical evolution of the estate. It also includes an extensive catalogue of photos and information on the different educational activities held there.
Website of the foundation charged with managing the Netherlands' national taxonomic collection of live plants. Its members include various Dutch botanic gardens which compose the wide-ranging and scientifically and culturally important taxonomic collection of the Netherlands.
Website of the town of Wroclaw containing basic information on the botanical garden of the University of Wroclaw. Specifically, it contains a brief description of the different sections, highlights being the arboretum and the section on aquatic plants.
Website created by the Polish Association of Botanical Gardens containing basic information on the botanical gardens of Poland.
Website of the Palmasur company with an interesting array of parks and gardens in southern Spain and Portugal, including a brief mention of the palace. The Estufa Fria is a hothouse-type construction erected on an old abandoned quarry which is now used to grow delicate plants from all over the world. It is part of the Eduard VII Park, the largest in Lisbon.
Website on gardening which contains a search engine for the most interesting historic parks and gardens in Portugal.
Information on the general characteristics of the garden and the research activities carried out here. The Lisbon Botanical Garden is run by the National History Museum of the University of Lisbon and dates back to the middle of the 19th century.
Detailed information on the history and general characteristics of the garden, its botanical collection and the research projects it undertakes. The website also gives access to the Friends of the Garden Association and their activities. The Ajuda garden was founded in the 18th century and was thus the first Portuguese botanical garden.
A well-structured and very visually attractive website, given Madeira's importance as a tourist destination. It contains all the essential sections: location, history and plant collection.
Detailed information highlights being the section on curiosities and the list of links. The botanical garden was created in the 18th century at the instigation of the Marquis of Pombal with the aim of complementing the natural history studies.
Detailed information, with the unique feature of a link to its own previous site which gives you an idea of how the processing of botanical information has evolved. The garden is located inside the campus of the University of Tras os Montes e Alto Douro, occupying some 80 hectares, and is laid out by themed collections. It is one of the most important botanical collections in the country and a centre of reference on the natural resources in northern Portugal.
Detailed information on the botanical garden which was opened in 1986, and is mainly dedicated to evaluating and protecting areas and species of botanical interest on the islands of the Azores archipelago. Indeed, more than half its surface area is dedicated to recreating the habitats of native flora, according to their altitude.
The current garden was preceded by a 19th century garden which was turned into the botanical garden in the middle of the 19th century. It currently forms part of the University of Porto and is managed by the Faculty of Sciences and the Botanical Institute.
Detailed information on the garden's collections and many links to other sites on flora and botany. The garden was created at the beginning of the 20th century in the context of the organization of agricultural services in the Portuguese colonies, and was initially known as the Colonial Garden. Among its main functions was to maintain collections of living plants from tropical and subtropical areas, both in the open air and in controlled environments, which constituted its main study and research material.
Website of the Palmasur company with an interesting array of parks and gardens in southern Spain and Portugal, including a brief mention of the palace. The garden was built during the last third of the 18th century under the influence of Italian Renaissance, but overall it is typically Portuguese. From the outset, the Quinta de Fronteira was very popular with the Portuguese aristocracy and the family who had it built still lives here. The estate is very impressive, particularly the chapel walkway, the sunken garden and the Great Reservoir garden.
Tourist information website on Portugal which includes a brief mention of the park and some photos. Work on the palace and gardens finished in 1758 and the complex became an excellent example of the Baroque conception of space and lifestyle. The palace and gardens have often been compared to those of Versailles in France. It is currently one of the main venues used by the Portuguese government to host official receptions.
Website of the Palmasur company with an interesting collection of parks and gardens in southern Spain and Portugal, including a brief mention of this spot. Montserrate is a 19th century palace with a marked Romantic style. It is a little Romantic gem with oriental touches.
Tourist information website on Portugal which includes a brief mention of the park and some photos. The park, created in 1940 for private use, was opened to the public in 1987 and holds more than 4.000 examples of woody plants featuring over 200 species and varieties. It is currently an important site for education and raising society's awareness of the importance of safeguarding our natural heritage.
Website of the Palmasur company with an interesting array of parks and gardens in southern Spain and Portugal, including a brief mention of the palace. The palace was built following the Romantic ideal. The fascinating combination between the building and the dense vegetation were the result of the combined talents and imagination of Antonio Carvalho Monteiro and architect Luigi Manini. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Historical website containing very comprehensive information and featuring a description of the 12 imperial parks of the city of Tsarskoe Selo.
General tourist information on St. Petersburg, contains a detailed and very well-illustrated description of Peterhof Park.
Detailed information on the botanical garden in Göteborg, which is dedicated to horticulture although it also has other very interesting sections such as the Japanese garden, the Arboretum and a section on palm trees. The website includes information on and links to other botanical gardens in Sweden and other countries.
Website containing detailed information. The garden was the result of the reconstruction of the old botanical garden of the University of Uppsala and is thought to be the oldest botanical garden in the country.
Website containing information on Stockholm. The Woodland Cemetery of Stockholm, a World Heritage Site since 1994, was designed by the architects Asplund and Lewerentz. It boasts a landscape of tremendous cultural value where natural elements are combined harmoniously with different funerary monuments.
Detailed information and a section of links to the botanical gardens of Switzerland. The botanical garden of Basle was created in 1905 and is attached to the city's university.
Detailed information, particularly its section of links to other sites, and a selection of databases on this subject. The botanical garden was created in the 18th century.
Detailed information for visitors to the botanical garden. The garden stands on Brissago island, very close to Italy, and features more than 1,500 species from the Mediterranean, subtropical Asia, South Africa, America and Australia.
Website containing detailed information. The origin of these gardens dates back to the 18th century, though their most glorious period was in the 19th century when even Tsar Alexander I of Russia visited them. The gardens are laid out around Alnwick Castle.
Trust that aims to protect, conserve, promote, restore and rehabilitate the historic gardens of the United Kingdom and develop educational and recreational activities for society in these spaces. The site includes various resources, notably a section on links and publications.
Detailed information, a highlight being the section on links to other parks and gardens. This Pinetum started out as a collection of conifers from all over the world and has now become one of the most comprehensive collections of these trees. Designed by William Dallimore and situated on the outskirts of London, the garden holds various educational activities and is a refuge for a great deal of wildlife, especially birds.
Basic information on the gardens and botanical gardens of Bermuda. The site includes numerous resources such as a list of books and different links to organizations and societies in the region involved in the plant world, gardens and landscaping.
Detailed information on the estate including the palace and adjacent gardens. There is an extensive photo gallery as well as a panoramic view. The gardens were built in 1598 by Sir Stephen Borde.
Detailed information on the residence of the Duke of Buccleuch, which is famous for its architecture and gardens. The website contains a variety of information, most notably a virtual tour of the gardens, and a section with links to other historic gardens and places of interest in the United Kingdom.
General information website containing well-illustrated information. It includes very detailed information on each garden as well as other resources such as the legends and literature associated with each spot. The gardens were built at different periods during the history of Cawdor Castle.
Government agency which has the function of preserving the historic British landscape. Collaborates closely with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the U.K. government and the Countryside Agency in matters related with landscape.
Detailed information on the gardens, which have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and are one of the most frequently-visited properties of the National Trust.
Section with a directory of the parks and gardens of the United Kingdom, hosted by the Garden World web community.
Official website of the Welsh Tourist Board with a selection of the most beautiful gardens in the country, classified by season.
Website featuring the main gardens, parks and floral collections of the Argyll region. It contains basic information.
Information on the UK's green zones, including parks, and all the activities that take place in them.
A site for studying, documenting and informing on the historic parks and gardens in the county of Hampshire.
Detailed information and a virtual tour. Hampton Court is a 15th century castle that has been completely restored. The gardens are spectacular and have recently been given national recognition.
The website contains a great deal of information on the history and characteristics of the gardens, a virtual tour of its most important sights, and information on the activities carried out there during the year. The 17th century gardens lie in Taunton and were designed by Sir Edward Lutyens.
BBC website on gardening and other related topics.
Very detailed information on the Royal Parks of London. With its 142 hectares, Hyde Park is one of the most important historic parks in London. It was originally a wood reserved for Royal hunting, but in 1637 it was opened to the public. Since then, it has been used to host numerous events and recreational and leisure activities for the citizens of London.
Trust that aims to promote education and raise awareness about the historic parks and gardens of London and promote the conservation, appreciation of and recreational activities in these kinds of spaces. The site features numerous resources, including a section of links, publications and an index of the parks and gardens in London.
Website containing detailed information. The origin of this spot on the Isle of Bute is linked to the Stuart family who were related to the former Kings of Scotland. The site features various enormously valuable gardens such as the Rock Garden and the Wee Garden.
Very detailed information, a highlight being the virtual tour. This botanical garden was created for the new millennium and lies in the county of Carmarthenshire.
Association founded in 1978 to promote the conservation of plants and gardens in the British Isles and carry out research on the care of plants, their origins and their historical and cultural importance.
Entity founded in 1895 which acquires land in order to preserve it and protect the natural and cultural values (including buildings). The website features a list of the historical gardens that form part of the United Kingdom's heritage.
Organization that manages and provides information on Scottish gardens, some of which are among the most famous gardens in the world.
Database on the historic parks and gardens of the United Kingdom, set up by the University of York. It also has a section of links to institutions and associations connected with historic parks and gardens.
Basic tourism-related information. Peto Garden is an Italian-style garden in Bradford-on-Avon. It was designed by the landscape artist Harold A. Peto.
The leading associations of gardeners and other horticultural professionals in the United Kingdom.
Website containing very detailed information on the Royal Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh which offers numerous resources, including sections on horticulture, education and publications. It also includes links to other botanical gardens in Scotland, databases and libraries specialising in this subject.
Detailed information on the botanical gardens at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Place. There is an emphasis on research, the collections and educational activities. It also includes a database with various resources and publications. The gardens have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Association that specialises in promoting professional garden design.
Very detailed information on the Royal Parks of London. St. James' Park is the oldest royal park in London and is surrounded by three palaces: Westminster Palace, now the seat of Parliament; St. James' Palace James; and Buckingham Palace, the most well-known. The current appearance of the park is the result of the far-reaching transformation undertaken by John Nash in a Romantic style at the beginning of the 19th century.
Website of the National Trust containing detailed information on the parks and other natural spaces belonging to the institution. Stowe gardens are close to Buckingham and are one of the most exquisite examples of 18th century garden landscaping.
Detailed information on the gardens which were created in 1816 by the Governor of Gibraltar, General George Don, to give the city's residents a recreational area.
Detailed information with a section on links to other gardens and botanical gardens in the country. This botanical garden, designed by J. C. Loudon, was opened to the public in 1832 and features one of the finest collections of tropical plants in glass houses.
Society dedicated to promoting the study and conservation of historic gardens, landscaping and horticulture. The website has a good section of publications and links.
A very comprehensive website on the research of products and services related to gardening. It has a very useful section of links to organizations and companies that organize tours of gardens in England, Ireland, Italy and Japan.
Charitable organization made up of landscape architects and professionals involved in informing on, constructing, protecting and restoring green zones in natural and cultural settings.
Website containing detailed information. It contains information on the restoration work and a very comprehensive photographic record. The original Manor House gardens, dating from 1908, were in a jungle-like state until eighty years later, thanks to the discovery of the original plans, they could be restored.
Museum of Garden History of England, located in the restored church of St Mary-at-Lambeth in London.
Information on the eight major parks in London managed by the Royal Parks division of the Department of Culture, Environment and Sport of the British Government. The website contains numerous resources, including a section on publications, a description of the parks, and the calendar of activities.
Detailed information and an interesting photo gallery of the garden, which can be found in Cornwall and is regarded as one of the most emblematic gardens in England and one of the most interesting in the world, with a unique collection of exotic plant species.
Project which aims to disseminate the technology for making virtual tours of historic gardens. The site contains links to the sites of historic gardens that already have this technology.
Detailed information on the garden which is attached to the University of Prague. It has an interesting Japanese garden and another highlight is the section on subtropical species known as Fata Morgana.
UNESCO world heritage website containing basic information on the whole complex. The gardens and castle of Kroměříž have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This estate stands at the foot of Mount Chriby close to the River Morava. It is one of the best-preserved examples of baroque castles and gardens in Europe.