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Real Jardín Botánico de Córdoba

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The Real Jardín Botánico de Córdoba is a peaceful green sanctuary on the banks of the Guadalquivir, offering a refreshing escape from the city’s historic streets. Founded in 1980, it showcases an impressive collection of Mediterranean, Iberian, and global plant species arranged across themed gardens, greenhouses, and shaded pathways. Visitors can explore the Arboretum, wander through rose gardens, or discover rare flora in the hothouses, all while enjoying the gentle sound of fountains and birdsong. One of its highlights is the Museum of Ethnobotany, which reveals the deep relationship between plants and human culture throughout history. Seasonal exhibitions and educational activities bring the gardens to life, making it a vibrant space for families, students, and nature lovers. With its blend of scientific purpose and natural beauty, the Real Jardín Botánico stands as one of Córdoba’s most inviting cultural landscapes, celebrating biodiversity in a serene and inspiring setting.

Córdoba Spain

Location

Real Jardín Botánico de Córdoba lies along Avenida de Linneo on the eastern bank of the Guadalquivir River, just beyond Córdoba's historic center in Spain. Nearby sites blend green serenity with cultural vibrancy. Córdoba Zoo stands opposite across the avenue for wildlife viewing, while Puente de Miraflores crosses westward to the Roman Bridge and Torre de la Calahorra roughly 1.2 miles away. Mercado Victoria offers gourmet markets 0.8 miles northwest, Palacio de Viana enchants 1 mile west with its noble patios, and the Mezquita-Catedral beckons 1.5 miles southwest, providing refreshing contrast to Córdoba's ancient Islamic-Christian heart.

Real Jardín Botánico de Córdoba

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