Jardí Botànic de Barcelona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jardí Botànic de Barcelona |
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Entrance to the Jardí Botànic de Barcelona
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| Type | Botanical Garden |
| Location | Montjuïc hill of Barcelona |
| Created | 1888 |
The Botanical Garden of Barcelona (called Jardí Botànic de Barcelona in Catalan) is a special garden located on the Montjuïc hill in Barcelona. It's not just any garden; it's a botanical garden, which means it's a place where many different types of plants are grown and studied.
This garden is found near several sports stadiums. These stadiums were used for the Olympic Games held in Barcelona in 1992. Even though a botanical garden first started in Barcelona in 1888, the garden you see today opened its doors in 1999.
It's important not to mix up this garden with another one nearby. The Historical Botanical Garden of Barcelona is also on Montjuïc hill. It was created in 1930 and reopened in 2003. Both of these amazing botanical gardens are managed by the Botanical Institute of Barcelona. This institute is part of the Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona.
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What is a Botanical Garden?
A botanical garden is like a living museum for plants. It collects, grows, and displays many different kinds of plants. These gardens help scientists study plants and teach people about them. They also work to protect rare and endangered plant species.
Plants from Around the World
The Botanical Garden of Barcelona focuses on plants that grow in places with a Mediterranean climate. This type of climate has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Many parts of the world share this climate, and the garden has sections for each.
Regions Represented
The garden is divided into different areas. Each area shows plants from a specific part of the world. These regions all have a similar Mediterranean climate.
- Australia: Discover unique plants from the land down under.
- Chile: See plants native to the long, narrow country in South America.
- California: Explore flora from the sunny state in the United States.
- South Africa: Find plants from the southern tip of the African continent.
- Western Mediterranean: This section features plants from countries like Spain and Italy.
- Eastern Mediterranean: Here you'll find plants from places like Greece and Turkey.
Canary Islands Flora
There is also a special part of the garden just for plants from the Canary Islands. These islands are off the coast of Africa and have their own unique plant life. This section helps visitors learn about the plants that thrive there.
