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Riga Botanical Garden, established in 1867, encompasses over 160 hectares and features diverse collections of flora from Latvia and around the world, including medicinal plants, conifers, and ornamental species within its various thematic zones.
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Where is Riga Botanical Garden located?
The University of Latvia Botanical Garden is in Riga’s Pārdaugava district on Kandavas iela. It is a city botanical garden with outdoor collections, greenhouses, and seasonal displays.
When was Riga Botanical Garden established?
The garden was founded in 1922, although Latvia has earlier botanical-garden traditions. It is connected with the University of Latvia and supports education, research, and public visits.
What can visitors see at Riga Botanical Garden?
Visitors can see collections of medicinal plants, conifers, ornamental plants, tropical species, and seasonal flowers. The greenhouses are important because Latvia’s outdoor growing season is limited.
Does Riga Botanical Garden have indoor tropical plants?
Yes. Its greenhouse complex contains tropical and subtropical plants, including palms and other species that cannot remain outdoors through Riga’s winter. Outdoor sections provide a separate view of Baltic and temperate vegetation.
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