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Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University

Kraków, Poland

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Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University

A university botanical garden near central Kraków, established in 1783, with outdoor collections, several glasshouses and a palm house. Plants carry labels with scientific names, and old trees, a lily pond and resident squirrels share the grounds with a central café.

Highlights

  • Palm house and tropical glasshouses
  • Pond with water lilies
  • Old trees and perennial beds

Good to know

  • Standard ticket costs 22 PLN
  • Allow two to three hours
  • Glasshouses close Mondays and some off-season

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