
4.6 ·
Relax among giant bonsai, redwoods and tropical plants in a quiet university garden in the city centre. A peaceful break that suits couples and solo travellers.
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The Botanic Garden of the Faculty of Science at Charles University is a university-run garden in Prague's New Town with a large, subtropical palm house, rare giant bonsai and redwoods. A reviewer calls it a beautiful, peaceful and very well-maintained garden, perfect for a relaxing visit.
It is open from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, including Mondays and Saturdays. A visit takes about an hour and suits couples and solo travellers.
The Botanic Garden of the Faculty of Science at Charles University is a university-run garden in Prague's New Town with a large, subtropical palm house, rare giant bonsai and redwoods. A reviewer calls it a beautiful, peaceful and very well-maintained garden, perfect for a relaxing visit.
It is open from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, including Mondays and Saturdays. A visit takes about an hour and suits couples and solo travellers.
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1h
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morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
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Moderate walking
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The gardens are free and full of awesome plants. It's 100 crowns (C$5) to enter the greenhouses. It's right in the downtown core; and many people sit on benches and relax like you would in a city park. The plants are well labeled. Just leave enough time for exploration. I have to go back.
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