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Established in 1874, Sofia Botanical Garden encompasses over 60 hectares and houses diverse collections of flora from Bulgaria and around the world, including medicinal plants, conifers, and exotic species within its shaded landscapes.
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Where is Sofia Botanical Garden?
Sofia University’s Botanical Garden is in central Sofia, Bulgaria, near the university’s main building. It is a compact urban garden rather than a 60-hectare landscape.
What plants can visitors see at Sofia Botanical Garden?
The collections include Bulgarian flora, medicinal plants, conifers, succulents, and exotic greenhouse plants. The garden supports teaching and research connected with Sofia University.
Is Sofia Botanical Garden connected to Sofia University?
Yes. The garden is operated by Sofia University and functions as a teaching and research collection as well as a public attraction.
Does Sofia Botanical Garden have greenhouses?
Yes. Its indoor collections allow visitors and students to see plants that cannot survive Sofia’s outdoor winter climate, including tropical and subtropical specimens.
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