One of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, founded in 1638 to grow medicinal herbs for Amsterdam's doctors. The greenhouses are spectacular — a three-climate dome holds plants from tropical to desert environments. The orangerie makes a good lunch stop, and the garden is calm enough to feel like a genuine escape from the city.
Hortus Botanicus
One of the world's oldest botanical gardens, founded in 1638
| Address | Plantage Middenlaan 2 |
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| Opening Hours | Weekdays 9:00–17:00, weekends 11:00–17:00 (closes 16:00 in winter) |