Royal Botanic Gardens
06/05/2020
The Royal Botanical Gardens, whose entrance is next to the Prado Museum, is an institution dating back to 1755 (and situated at its current location since 1781), founded with the aim of displaying plants and teaching botany, as well as promoting the study and classification of plant species.
The Royal Botanical Gardens, whose entrance is next to the Prado Museum, is an institution dating back to 1755 (and situated at its current location since 1781), founded with the aim of displaying plants and teaching botany, as well as promoting the study and classification of plant species.
Its history is closely linked to that of the Spanish colonial empire and the Age of Enlightenment, when the modern scientific method emerged. Today, the Royal Botanical Gardens cover 8 hectares; the grounds are laid out over three levels, accommodating seven outdoor sections and five greenhouses. The herbarium alone contains over a million plant species from all over the world.
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