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Botanical Garden of the University of Granada

About

The Botanical Garden of the University of Granada is a peaceful enclave in the heart of the city, created in the 19th century as a living laboratory for scientific study. Tucked behind historic university buildings, it preserves a carefully curated collection of Mediterranean, exotic, and medicinal species that reflect centuries of academic curiosity. Its shaded paths, small ponds, and elegant ironwork evoke the charm of a classical research garden, where students once gathered to observe plant morphology and experiment with early botanical methods. Today it remains a serene refuge open to visitors, offering a quiet pause from Granada’s busy streets while showcasing the university’s long commitment to natural science. Wandering through its terraces reveals how deeply the institution has shaped the city’s intellectual landscape, blending heritage with the enduring beauty of cultivated nature.

Granada Spain
Botanical Garden of the University of Granada
Location

The Botanical Garden of the University of Granada is located in the city center at Calle Duquesa, 13, adjacent to the Faculty of Law and the historic College of San Pablo, near the junction of Calle Málaga. This 19th-century green oasis sits within Granada’s bustling university quarter, surrounded by academic buildings and a short stroll from the Genil River bridges, Plaza de la Universidad, and the lively streets leading to Puerta Real de España with its shops and cafés. Nearby, the Science Park (Parque de las Ciencias) lies just across the river to the south, while the old town’s cathedral district unfolds to the east along Gran Vía de Colón. ​

Museo de la Alhambra Museo de la Alhambra Museum Museo de Bellas Artes de Granada Museo de Bellas Artes de Granada Museum Archaeological Museum of Granada Archaeological Museum of Granada Museum Museo Casa de los Tiros Museo Casa de los Tiros Museum Centro José Guerrero Centro José Guerrero Museum Museo San Juan de Dios "Casa de los Pisa" Museo San Juan de Dios Museum Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte Museum Huerta de San Vicente Huerta de San Vicente Museum Carmen de los Geranios - Casa Museo de Max Moreau Carmen de los Geranios - Casa Museo de Max Moreau Museum Palacio de los Olvidados Palacio de los Olvidados Museum Casa de Zafra y Centro de Interpretación del Albaicín Casa de Zafra y Centro de Interpretación del Albaicín Museum Parque de las Ciencias Parque de las Ciencias Museum CajaGRANADA Cultural Center CajaGRANADA Cultural Center Cultural Centre Teatro Alhambra Teatro Alhambra Theatre Teatro Isabel La Católica Teatro Isabel La Católica Theatre Generalife Theatre Generalife Theatre Theatre Tablao Flamenco La Alborea Granada Tablao Flamenco La Alborea Granada Theatre Flamenco Granada - Tablao Jardines de Zoraya Flamenco Granada - Tablao Jardines de Zoraya Theatre Palacio Flamenco Granada Palacio Flamenco Granada Theatre El Templo Del Flamenco El Templo Del Flamenco Theatre Tablao Flamenco Casa Ana Granada Tablao Flamenco Casa Ana Granada Theatre Sala El Apeadero Sala El Apeadero Theatre Granada Capital Art Gallery Granada Capital Art Gallery Gallery Pabellón de las Artes Pabellón de las Artes Gallery The Alhambra The Alhambra Fortress Palacio de Carlos V Palacio de Carlos V Palace Court of the Lions Court of the Lions Palace Castril Palace Castril Palace Palace Alcázar Genil Alcázar Genil Palace Catedral de Granada Catedral de Granada Cathedral Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestro Salvador Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestro Salvador Historical Landmark Iglesia de San Miguel Bajo Iglesia de San Miguel Bajo Church Basílica de San Juan de Dios Basílica de San Juan de Dios Basilica Iglesia Parroquial de San Pedro y San Pablo Iglesia Parroquial de San Pedro y San Pablo Church San Nicolás Church San Nicolás Church Church Puerta de Elvira Puerta de Elvira Historical Landmark Puerta de las Granadas Puerta de las Granadas Historical Landmark Mirador de San Nicolás Mirador de San Nicolás Historical Landmark El Bañuelo El Bañuelo Historical Landmark Plaza de la Romanilla Plaza de la Romanilla Square Palacio de la Madraza Palacio de la Madraza Historical Landmark Royal Chancellery of Granada Royal Chancellery of Granada Historical Landmark The Moor’s Chair The Moor’s Chair Castle Calle Alcaicería Calle Alcaicería Street Generalife Gardens Generalife Gardens Garden Parque Federico García Lorca Parque Federico García Lorca Park Jardines del Triunfo Jardines del Triunfo Park Salón y la Bomba Garden Salón y la Bomba Garden Garden Salón Garden Salón Garden Garden