Botanical Garden of Porto
The Porto Botanical Garden is located in the gardens of the Campo Alegre Estate or the Andresen House in Porto. Locals and the most inquisitive tourists always come here in search of new places, interesting locations, and memorable cultural monuments. It was opened in 1951, and you can visit it at any time of the year.
History of the garden creation
There is a very picturesque Botanical Garden of Porto in this beautiful city. Here you can not only relax from the road, from the urban routine, but also explore the world of botany, because the park has a very rich collection of plants.
Since its opening, the park has been managed by several different people. Previously, the whole estate was called Quinta do Campo Alegre. At the end of the 18th century, the park was owned by the Order of Christ. Then Juan Salabert took him under his wing. The next one who was considered the owner of the park was the family of the country's famous poet Sofia de Mello Breiner. It was only in 1951 that the garden was sold to the University of Porto.
At the moment, the entire territory of the estate beyond the area has 4 hectares. The Botanical Garden of Porto has also been preserved. The house was given away for restoration, it was painted in a rich purple color.
Porto Botanical Garden today
The territory is divided into certain thematic zones. In the very center is the house where the previous owners lived. It is currently used by the University of Porto. Despite the fact that nothing remains of the former interior, guests still have the opportunity to go inside and look around.
Several gardens have found a place around the house, there are 8 of them in total. And each has its own shape. For example, one of them resembles a maze and it has initials in honor of the previous owners. There is also an unusual gnome garden on the territory of the Botanical Garden of Porto. It used to serve as a venue for the games. Now it has the fabulous atmosphere of Sofia de Mello Breiner's fairy tales. Guests can find inspiration in the garden of the "Bronze Boy". Ambergris trees also grow in the bright ambergris garden. The color of the leaves is gaining bright red shades by the end of summer. And in the greenhouse of the garden, where succulents grow, there is also a place for plants that love warmth.
Porto's Botanical Garden is a great place to walk alone, or in the company of friends or family. It is recommended to visit, but you should not rush during the visit, as a fast pace during a walk can spoil the whole experience.
