Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
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The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens is a gem in the heart of Jerusalem. It serves as an education, learning and research center, holds a diverse collection of plants from around the world which are displayed geographically and is a destination for tourism, recreation and cultural events. At around 30 acres, the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens is the largest in Israel. There are over 6,000 species and varieties of plants from around the world – Israel’s largest collection of live plants – displayed in 6 phyto-geographical sections – Southern Africa, Europe, North America, Australia, South-East and Central Asia and the Mediterranean. The sections simulate the landscapes of these areas and so there is always something blooming at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens.
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david s
netanya, israel513 contributions
Dec 2021
There is probably no better relaxation from the city's hustle and bustle than going to a park in the heart of the city. The Jerusalem Botanica Garden is an oasis of peace and tranquility, featuring over 6000 species of trees, plants, shrubs from the Middle East to Europe, arranged along winding trails and resting points to admire the scenery. Very well signed as well, taking the visitor around circular paths, including a lovely greenhouse that exhibits desert vegetation. A real pleasure for individuals and families alike. A tip for visitors arriving by cab. Make sure that you have arranged a pick-up back, or have a Get Taxi application on your phone, as the entrance is pretty distant from the main road. The admission fee for senior citizens is INS 25, ( 40 for adults).
Written December 24, 2021
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Stuart
London, UK128 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I just love it here. Jerusalem is such a wonderful place to visit and the botanical gardens really bring another dimension to a visit here. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable if you have questions. Each time I go there are bits to discover and I always leave having had a different experience to the last. I highly recommend, so great here. Really easy to get to on the bus too.
Written January 25, 2020
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Thank you so much for your review. We are delighted that you had a great time with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Written January 29, 2020
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lemonadepocket
London31 contributions
Nov 2019
I am a big fan of the Gardens having visited many times over the last 20 years. It just gets better and better. The tropical conservatory has been extended and is brilliant, well worth a visit. The hot section has all the lush exotic plants you would expect to see and the new dry desert section is a complete contrast and shows you the sorts of plants you would normally have to travel to the desert to seek out. Take a tour and find out all sorts of things you didn't know.
Written January 19, 2020
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Spot on! Thank you for sharing you experience. We are so happy that you are coming so often. See you in the garxens soon!
Written January 20, 2020
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Jill
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Jan 2020 • Solo
certainly top 5 things to do in jerusalem if you love nature. the gardens are arranged phytogeographically allowing ne to experience plants from all over the world. Every time I visit Jerusalem I visit the garden with something for every season. Wild self seeded bulbs abound in the Spring and its a great escape in the summer. I also see families enjoying the kid oriented discovery areas.
if you are a plant geek, you will not be satisfied with only one visit so take your time exploring.
if you are a plant geek, you will not be satisfied with only one visit so take your time exploring.
Written January 19, 2020
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Plant geeks are always welcome! Thank you for your great review.
Written January 20, 2020
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Gordon W
Hemel Hempstead, UK3 contributions
Nov 2019
I was given an extensive tour of the Botanical Gardens by a volunteer. His enthusiasm was immense and it made this visit extraordinary. The work done there - also the training of horticulturalists - is an inspiration. Great eating facilities also in their onsite restaurant. This is to be highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the amazing world of plants
Written January 19, 2020
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Hi illover123, so happy to hear you met one of our incredable volunteers! Did you know that we have nearly 200 people volunteering their time to work in the gardens? We are glad that you had a great experience. Hope to see you again soon.
Written January 20, 2020
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Ayelet
4 contributions
Jan 2020
Jerusalem is a quite hectic and intense city. In the gardens, you will find peace of mind.
It's a beautiful 120 dunam green lung, in which there are different plants (over 6,000 species) from all over the world. It's highly recommended to take guided tours in the gardens, especially in the most wonderful tropical conservatory.
It's a beautiful 120 dunam green lung, in which there are different plants (over 6,000 species) from all over the world. It's highly recommended to take guided tours in the gardens, especially in the most wonderful tropical conservatory.
Written January 22, 2020
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Thank you so much for your review
Written January 22, 2020
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KRBC
London83 contributions
Jul 2019
This is no ordinary botanical garden but is special maybe even unique in the way it shows the benefits of plant conservation for so many people. It involves people suffering from stress, war trauma, deprivation and many others requiring help and direction. At the same time it is a place of scientific experimentation, creativity and beauty. The gardens provide the opportunity for a fun visit , to get in stuck in helping and even volunteering on a working holiday.
Can't wait for a return visit.
Can't wait for a return visit.
Written March 21, 2020
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Roman V
Tel Aviv, Israel79 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Excellent well organized and beautiful. Perfect place to visit and spend a half of day and even more. We're interesting and we'll commented flora samples, perfect pathways, shadows and benches to rest.
Written April 23, 2021
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John C
Lincoln, UK6 contributions
Sep 2019
As a keen gardener in the UK, I loved my visit to the Jerusalem Botanic Gardens particularly the plants grouped in different geographic regions. I loved seeing many plants familiar to me from my London garden, and lots of others which we only know as house plants. Very relaxing visit for all the family including young children.
Written January 23, 2020
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John thank you so muchfor taking the time to review. We hope the you come back soon!
Written January 24, 2020
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Alma-Gadot-Perez
Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel66 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
No matter how hot the Israeli summer gets, you can count on the botanical garden's summer activities to keep your kids busy in the most engaging way, along a trail of attractions throughout the garden . Lots of parking, beautiful pond and a nice coffee shop as your arrive. This year's summer activity included 25 stops themed as the Playmobil kingdom". We arrived - 2 boys at the age of 6, a 4 y/o boy and a newborn at 9 am and left around 2 pm. Could have easily stayed. The garden is accessible for strollers/wheelchairs. I highly recommend it and heard that the evening shift has beautiful lights and cooler weather (they do 9-1 and 4-9 pm).
Written August 25, 2018
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Thank you Alma! Sorry for the delay in response! Thank you so much for your review - it is probably time to visit us again by now :)
Written January 23, 2020
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@rachelininio1
Jerusalem, Israel63 contributions
מחיר כניסה: (למעט אירועים מיוחדים)
מחיר רגיל: 35 ש”ח
מחזיקי כרטיס ירושלמי: 28 ש”ח
חייל / סטודנט / גמלאי: 25 ש”ח
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Rabbi Raymond A
Jerusalem, Israel21 contributions
Why is the entrance to the Botanical Gardens so hard to find, and when you do find it why must you negotiate building works to get in? This is the time of year when the gardens should be at their peak of attractiveness and accessibility.
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Jerusalem, Israel3 contributions
Hi AustrailianRabbi
Sorry that you had a frustrating time when you visited a year ago! We were in the process of building our new education and visitor center. You would be pleased to know the building work has been completed and we no longer look like a building site.
Please come back and give us another try!
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