For centuries, gardens have been places to gather, cultivate, and admire plants. During the Renaissance, as the study of botany flourished in Europe, botanical gardens began to appear, often connected to universities and focused on medicinal plants.
Today, more than 1,700 botanical gardens exist worldwide. These living museums attract visitors not only with their rare and exotic species, but also with the chance to wander through serene, carefully designed landscapes where science, culture, and natural beauty meet.
Click through the gallery to discover some of the world’s oldest botanical gardens you can still visit today.