Zagreb Botanical Garden, Zagreb

Name: Zagreb Botanical Garden
Address: Marulicev trg 9a, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
Telephone: +385 1 4898 060

#34 among attractions in Zagreb

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The Zagreb Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in downtown Zagreb, Croatia. Founded in 1889 by Antun Heinz, Professor of the University of Zagreb, and opened to public in 1891, it is part of the Faculty of Science. Covering an area of 5 hectares, the garden is situated at an altitude of 120 metres above sea level. It is home to over 10,000 plant species from around the world, including 1,800 exotic ones. It has large ponds for aquatic plants. Some of Slava Raškaj's most notable works were painted by the garden ponds. ()

Local name: Botanički vrt Prirodoslovno-matematičkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu Elevation: 390 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°48'18"N, 15°58'18"E

Address

Marulicev trg 9aGrad Zagreb (Donji Grad)Zagreb 10000 Croatia

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+385 1 4898 060

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zagreb Botanical Garden open?

Zagreb Botanical Garden is open:

Monday 9 am - 2:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 7 pm
Sunday 9 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Zagreb Botanical Garden?

Nearby attractions include Croatian State Archives, Zagreb (3 min walk), Zagreb Puppet Theatre, Zagreb (7 min walk), Ethnographic Museum, Zagreb (7 min walk), Academy of Dramatic Art, Zagreb (7 min walk).

How to get to Zagreb Botanical Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zagreb Botanical Garden:

Tram

Botanički vrt • Lines: 2, 33, 4, 9 (4 min walk)
Vodnikova • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 17, 2, 32, 33, 34, 4, 9 (6 min walk)

Bus

Trg Mažuranića • Lines: 118 (7 min walk)
Glavni kolodvor peron 7 • Lines: 221 (8 min walk)

Train

Zagreb Central Railway Station (9 min walk)
Zagreb Zapadni kolodvor (23 min walk)