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Universiteit Gent - Botanical Garden

Universiteit Gent - Botanical Garden
About

The Botanical Garden of Ghent University is a peaceful sanctuary where science, education and natural beauty come together. Founded in the eighteenth century and later moved to its current location near Citadelpark, the garden serves as a living laboratory for students and researchers while welcoming visitors into a world of diverse plant life. Its outdoor grounds feature winding paths, themed sections and a rich collection of trees and shrubs, offering a calm escape from the surrounding city. The greenhouses are the heart of the garden, housing tropical, subtropical and desert species that thrive in carefully controlled climates. From rare orchids to towering palms, the collection reflects centuries of botanical study and global exploration. Today, the Botanical Garden remains an inspiring place to learn, wander and appreciate the extraordinary variety of the plant kingdom.

Ghent Belgium
Location

Universiteit Gent Botanical Garden is located at K.L. Ledeganckstraat 35 along the southern edge of Citadelpark in Ghent, a short walk from Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station. This serene 2.75-hectare green space, home to over 10,000 plant species across themed gardens and greenhouses, sits adjacent to the GUM Ghent University Museum and connects to cultural hubs in the park. Nearby, Citadelpark offers walking paths and ponds, while a quick stroll or tram ride reaches the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK), SMAK contemporary art museum, STAM city museum, ICC convention center, Vooruit arts center, and further to Gravensteen Castle, the Belfry, and Graslei-Korenlei waterfronts in the historic center.

Museum voor Schone Kunsten Museum voor Schone Kunsten Ghent SMAK - Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art SMAK - Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art Ghent STAM - Ghent City Museum STAM - Ghent City Museum Ghent Museum of Industry Ghent Museum of Industry Ghent Ghent Huis van Alijn Huis van Alijn Ghent GUM - Gents Universiteitsmuseum & Plantentuin GUM - Gents Universiteitsmuseum & Plantentuin Ghent Design Museum Gent Design Museum Gent Ghent Museum Dr. Guislain Museum Dr. Guislain Ghent Herbert Foundation Herbert Foundation Ghent Flanders Expo Flanders Expo Ghent Kunsthal Gent Kunsthal Gent Ghent Kristof De Clercq gallery Kristof De Clercq gallery Ghent TATJANA PIETERS TATJANA PIETERS Ghent Capitole Ghent Capitole Ghent Ghent NTGent NTGent Ghent Opera Ghent Opera Ghent Ghent Theater Tinnenpot Theater Tinnenpot Ghent CAMPO Nieuwpoort kunstencentrum CAMPO Nieuwpoort kunstencentrum Ghent VIERNULVIER VIERNULVIER Ghent Gravensteen Gravensteen Ghent Geeraard de Duivelsteen Geeraard de Duivelsteen Ghent Saint Bavo’s Cathedral Saint Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent Saint Nicholas’ Church Saint Nicholas’ Church Ghent St James’ Church St James’ Church Ghent Saint Michael’s Church Saint Michael’s Church Ghent St Anne’s Church St Anne’s Church Ghent Church of St. Stefanus Church of St. Stefanus Ghent Church of St Anthony of Padua Church of St Anthony of Padua Ghent Belfry of Ghent Belfry of Ghent Ghent Korenlei Korenlei Ghent Jacob van Artevelde Jacob van Artevelde Ghent Stadshal Stadshal Ghent Graffiti Street Graffiti Street Ghent Saint Michael's Bridge Saint Michael's Bridge Ghent Citadelpark Citadelpark Ghent Monument Jan Frans Willems Monument Jan Frans Willems Ghent Koning Albertpark Koning Albertpark Ghent Playground Blaarmeersen Playground Blaarmeersen Ghent Paul de Smet de Naeyer Park Paul de Smet de Naeyer Park Ghent Wondelgemse meersen Wondelgemse meersen Ghent UGent Volkssterrenwacht Armand Pien UGent Volkssterrenwacht Armand Pien Ghent

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