marianne's travel recommendations

Botanicka Zahrada, or botanical gardens were laid out end 19th century and are part of the Charles University. It is a very pleasant place to while away time amidst blooming flowers especially in spring. The hothouses are interesting any time of year. It is a beautiful patch of green in the centre of the city. address: Vinicna 7 in Nové Mesto. There is a larger botanical garden in Troja. Take bus 112 from metro station Nádraží Holešovice. Get off at ZOO or Botanická zahrada Troja. From here follow the signs Botanical Garden The garden includes; Japanese Cherry Tree Groves, Bulbs such as tulips and daffodils (only in spring), Alpine and Mediterranean flowers. In May and June there are thousands of Irises. The tropical greenhouse Fatamorgana, is a tour around the vegetation of the tropics. It is an enchanting walk across exotic mountains and forests and semi deserts and highly recommended.

Address: U Trojského zámku (next to the Zoo) Prague Hlavni Mesto Praha Czech Republic Phone: + 000 000 0000 Price: budget