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University of Tartu Botanical Garden

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The University of Tartu Botanical Garden, founded in 1803, offers a serene escape in the city center. Visitors can wander through outdoor themed gardens, including rock, rose, and alpine sections, and step into greenhouses housing tropical and subtropical plants. The garden's collection features rare species and a notable palm house. It serves as both a research facility and a public park, with seasonal blooms and educational displays making it a year-round attraction for nature lovers.

Don't miss

  • Palm house with towering tropical trees and orchids
  • Rock garden with alpine plants from around the world
  • Seasonal flower displays in the rose and perennial gardens

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