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Sights of Armenia Yerevan
Botanical garden
- RegionYerevan
- Distance from Yerevan6.8 km
- TypePark
Yerevan
About this place
Renowned scientists A.K. Maghakyan, A.A. Hakhverdyan, and N.V. Mirzoyeva founded the Yerevan Botanical Garden in 1935 on an 80-hectare area. The garden contains up to 1,100 plant species. Within its territory is the Paleobotanical Museum. The primary goal of the Yerevan Botanical Garden is to introduce unique and valuable plant species from different regions of the planet, create scientific and exhibition collections, study their adaptation to new ecological conditions, and utilize the most adaptable species for greening cities and settlements.
Interesting
facts about Botanical garden
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The plant species of the Yerevan Botanical Garden include several rare and endangered species—around 70 in total, 38 of which have been included in the new edition of Armenia’s Red Book.
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Until 1992, the Yerevan Botanical Garden had a greenhouse that housed 1,260 species of tropical and subtropical plants. Unfortunately, the number of species has now decreased to 300.
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The rich and diverse plant collections in the garden serve as an educational base for students specializing in this field at the country’s educational institutions."
Weather in Yerevan
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Botanical Garden depends on the weather conditions.
Botanical garden
FAQ
When and by whom was the Yerevan Botanical Garden founded?
Renowned scientists A.K. Maghakyan, A.A. Hakhverdyan and N.V. Mirzoyeva founded the garden in 1935 on an 80-hectare area.
How many plant species grow in the garden?
The garden contains up to 1,100 plant species, including around 70 rare and endangered ones, 38 of which are in the new edition of Armenia's Red Book.
Is there a museum in the Botanical Garden?
Yes, the Paleobotanical Museum is located on the garden's territory.
What happened to the garden's greenhouse?
Until 1992 the garden had a greenhouse with 1,260 species of tropical and subtropical plants. Today the number of species has fallen to 300.
What is the main purpose of the garden?
The garden introduces unique and valuable plant species from different regions of the planet, builds scientific and exhibition collections, studies their adaptation to new ecological conditions and uses the most adaptable species for greening cities. Its collections also serve as an educational base for students.
Yerevan
Plan your visit
Address
1 Acharyan St, Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan
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