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Established over four decades by French artist Jacques Majorelle, the Jardin Majorelle spans two and a half acres in Marrakesh, Morocco. The garden, known for its vibrant blue buildings, serves as a museum dedicated to various artists and artistic styles.<\/p>\n
Particularly renowned for its unique plant collection, especially cacti, and large sculptures, it attracts over 700,000 visitors annually. After Majorelle’s passing, the garden was restored and reopened to the public by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berg\u00e9 in the 1980s.<\/p>\n
Visiting Timing:<\/strong> Opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.<\/p>\nAddress:<\/strong> Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco.<\/p>\n<\/span>10. Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, Germany<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"Sanssouci](\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sanssouci-Park-Potsdam-Germany-1024x575.jpg\")
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Sanssouci Palace, once the residence of King Frederick the Great of Prussia, is surrounded by Sanssouci Park, a prime example of Baroque garden design.<\/p>\n
The park boasts a vast network of fountains, thousands of fruit trees, and several structures, including a picture gallery, temples, a church, and Roman baths. The gardens also feature a moat feeding a pond surrounded by trees and shrubs.<\/p>\n
Visiting Timing:<\/strong> Varies by season. Generally open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.<\/p>\nAddress:<\/strong> Maulbeerallee, 14469 Potsdam, Germany.<\/p>\n<\/span>11. Gardens of Versailles, Paris, France<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"Gardens](\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Gardens-of-Versailles-Paris-France-1024x683.jpg\")
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Adjacent to the iconic Palace of Versailles, the Gardens of Versailles span nearly 2,000 acres. Designed in the French formal garden style, the landscape includes manicured lawns, symmetrical plant beds, sculptures, waterways, and fountains.<\/p>\n
The gardens house 200,000 trees, 210,000 flowers replanted annually, 620 water jets, and 10 miles of piping. Recognized for their historical significance, the gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p>\n
Visiting Timing:<\/strong> Varies by season. Generally opens at 9:00 AM and closes between 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.<\/p>\nAddress:<\/strong> Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France.<\/p>\n<\/span>12. Jardim Bot\u00e2nico do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"Jardim](\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jardim-Botanico-do-Rio-de-Janeiro-Brazil-1024x613.jpg\")
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Beyond the famous beaches and the Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio de Janeiro is home to the stunning Jardim Bot\u00e2nico. Founded in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal, the garden was initially meant for acclimatizing plant species for cultivation in South America.<\/p>\n
Today, it nurtures over 6,500 plant and tree species across 130 acres, including 900 palm varieties. The entrance road, stretching 2,460 feet, is lined with 130 palm trees, all descendants of a single tree. Designated a UNESCO Biosphere in 1992, only 40% of the park is cultivated, with the remainder being natural Atlantic forest extending to the nearby Corcovado mountain.<\/p>\n
Visiting Timing:<\/strong> Opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.<\/p>\nAddress:<\/strong> Rua Jardim Bot\u00e2nico, 1008 – Jardim Bot\u00e2nico, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22460-000, Brazil.<\/p>\n<\/span>13. Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"Desert](\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Desert-Botanical-Gardens-Phoenix-Arizona-1024x768.jpg\")
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Situated in Papago Park, Phoenix, the Desert Botanical Gardens is unique, focusing on plants from hot and arid environments. Established in 1937, it spans 140 acres and houses over 50,000 specimens.<\/p>\n
The garden is divided into the Australian, Baja, and South American collections. It boasts a vast collection of cacti and agave species. Managed by the Arizona Cactus and Native Flora Society, the garden’s mission is to research and educate about desert plants.<\/p>\n
Visiting Timing:<\/strong> Varies by season. Generally opens at 8:00 AM and closes around 8:00 PM.<\/p>\nAddress:<\/strong> 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA.<\/p>\n<\/span>14. Claude Monet’s Gardens, Giverny, France<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"Claude](\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Claude-Monets-Gardens-Giverny-France-1024x681.jpg\")
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The gardens of the famous French Impressionist artist, Claude Monet, are a living testament to his love for nature. Located in Giverny, France, Monet transformed the land to create perfect scenes for his paintings. The garden features a Japanese bridge over a lily pond, surrounded by wisterias and azaleas.<\/p>\n
After Monet’s passing, the garden underwent restoration and was opened to the public in 1980. Today, visitors can explore the gardens, Monet’s former home, and his studio, which now serves as a gift shop.<\/p>\n
Visiting Timing:<\/strong> Varies by season. Generally opens at 9:30 AM and closes between 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.<\/p>\nAddress:<\/strong> 84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, France.<\/p>\n<\/span>15. Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn, New York<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"Brooklyn](\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Brooklyn-Botanic-Gardens-Brooklyn-New-York-1024x683.jpg\")
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Located within Mount Prospect Park in Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens cover 52 acres and attract almost a million visitors annually. Established in 1910, the garden features over 14,000 taxa of plants across eight specialty gardens.<\/p>\n
Highlights include the collection of over 200 cherry trees, the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden, the Cranford Rose Garden, the Shakespeare Garden, the Water Garden, and the Children’s Garden. The garden also plays a crucial role in research and conservation, housing a herbarium with over 300,000 preserved specimens.<\/p>\n
Visiting Timing<\/strong>: Varies by season. Generally opens at 8:00 AM and closes between 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.<\/p>\nAddress:<\/strong> 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA.<\/p>\n<\/span>16. SSR Botanical Garden, Mauritius<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"SSR](\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SSR-Botanical-Garden-Mauritius-1024x576.jpg\")
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Also known as the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, this 91-acre site near Port Louis in Mauritius is the oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere. Established in 1770, it boasts a vast collection of tropical species, including a pond filled with giant water lilies, spices, ebonies, baobabs, sugarcane, and over 85 palm tree species from various parts of the world.<\/p>\n
The garden has played a pivotal role in the country’s health, especially during the 1866 malaria epidemic when eucalyptus trees were grown to dry out marshes, the breeding grounds for disease-spreading mosquitoes. In 1988, the garden was renamed in honor of Mauritius’ first prime minister.<\/p>\n
Visiting Timing:<\/strong> Opens daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.<\/p>\nAddress:<\/strong> A10, Pamplemousses, Mauritius.<\/p>\n<\/span>17. Kenrokuen, Kanazawa, Japan<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"Kenrokuen,](\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kenrokuen-Kanazawa-Japan-1024x682.jpg\")
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Regarded as one of the three great gardens of Japan, Kenrokuen is a historic private garden in Kanazawa. Developed between the 1620s and 1840s, it stands as a testament to Japanese horticultural design. As a strolling garden, visitors are encouraged to walk through and experience changing vistas and scenes. The garden is home to approximately 8,750 trees and over 183 plant species.<\/p>\n
Notable features include Japan’s oldest fountain, a tea house built in 1774, the Flying Geese Bridge made of 11 red stones, and a two-legged stone lantern by a pond. Designed to showcase the beauty of all seasons, Kenrokuen is the most visited garden in Japan and is celebrated for its meticulous design.<\/p>\n
Visiting Timing:<\/strong> Varies by season. Generally open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.<\/p>\nAddress:<\/strong> 1 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0936, Japan.<\/p>\n<\/span>18. Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Bangalore<\/strong>