Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, Jerusalem

Name: Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Address: 1 Yehuda Burla, Jerusalem, 9371401, Israel
Telephone: +972 2-679-4012

#60 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, originally planned as successor to the National Botanic Garden of Israel on Mount Scopus which, nevertheless, still exists as a separate entity, is located in the neighborhood of Nayot in Jerusalem, on the southeastern edge of the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The garden is arranged in phytogeographic sections, featuring flora of various regions around the world. The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens opened to the public in 1985. The tropical conservatory opened in 1986 and the South Africa section was planted in 1989. The Hank Greenspan Entrance Plaza, Dvorsky Visitors’ Center and restaurant were built in 1990. ()

Local name: הגנים הבוטניים האוניברסיטאיים בירושלים Elevation: 2405 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°46'6"N, 35°12'1"E

Address

1 Yehuda Burlaגִּבְעַת רָם‎ (gibeat ram)Jerusalem 9371401 Israel

Contact

+972 2-679-4012

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Jerusalem Botanical Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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0.9 miE
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Which popular attractions are close to Jerusalem Botanical Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Nayot, Jerusalem (4 min walk), Neve Granot, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Israel Museum, Jerusalem (9 min walk), Holyland Model of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (10 min walk).