Hortus Botanicus

A botanical garden since 1638, the 1.2-hectare Hortus Botanicus bloomed as tropical seeds and plants were brought in by Dutch trading ships. From here, coffee, pineapple, cinnamon and palm-oil plants were distributed throughout the world. Its medicinal gardens provided the Netherlands' doctors with remedies. The gardens' 4000-plus species occupy wonderful structures including a 1911 palm house, butterfly house, and three-climate glasshouse being renewed as the world's first fully sustainable, climate-neutral greenhouse in 2024. The 1875 orangery shelters a lovely cafe.