VISIT THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN

A scientific and historical garden
Created in 1755 by order of Ferdinand VI and moved to its current location in 1781, the Real Jardín Botánico was designed by the architect Juan de Villanueva. Its mission was to study and disseminate knowledge about plants, particularly those brought back by Spanish scientific expeditions to America and Asia.

Why visit?
This garden is a place for relaxation, but also for scientific discovery. Its four orderly terraces are home to more than 5,000 species of plants and trees, divided into geographical and climatic zones. There are also greenhouses housing tropical and desert plants, as well as a library and a historical herbarium.

A brief history and anecdotes
The great Spanish botanical expeditions of the 18th and 19th centuries greatly enriched the collections. Anecdote: the garden still preserves specimens collected by the illustrious botanist Alexander von Humboldt during his voyage to America.

What can you do there?
- Take a stroll along the terraces, organised by type of plant
- Discover the tropical and desert greenhouses
- Admire the monumental, century-old trees
- Visit the temporary botany and art exhibitions
- Enjoy peace and quiet in the centre of Madrid, a stone's throw from the Prado Museum

Where is it?
📍 Plaza de Murillo, 2, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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Practical advice
- Admission: approx. €4 (free on certain days)
- Open all year round, with a particular focus on spring and autumn
- Accessible by metro (Atocha and Banco de España stations)
- Allow around 1h30 for a pleasant visit
- Ideal for combining with the Prado and Reina Sofía museums

To discover around
- Prado Museum
- Reina Sofía Museum
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
- Atocha station and its indoor tropical garden

Audioguide
🎧 Listen to our immersive description of the Royal Botanic Garden on History Guide City Madrid !
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