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🇸🇰Slovakia·Open to the public

Comenius University Botanical Garden Tropical House

Bratislava

Style
Tropical and subtropical glasshouse
« On the banks of the Danube, seven hectares of garden hold a glasshouse where palms, cacti and orchids grow side by side. »

Founded in 1942 along the Danube, the Botanical Garden of Comenius University in Bratislava covers about seven hectares and is one of Slovakia's principal botanical gardens. Its tropical and subtropical glasshouse brings together plants from the warm regions of the world, including palms, cacti and orchids. The garden, scientific and educational in purpose, is open to the public for both recreation and botanical study.

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48.14° N, 17.11° E

Further reading
The Glass House
John Hix
The definitive academic history of greenhouse architecture, from the Victorian era to modern structures.
 Glass Houses
May Woods & Arete Swartz Warren
A richly illustrated survey of greenhouses, orangeries and winter gardens around the world.
 The Crystal Palace
Patrick Beaver
The full story of the project that invented large-scale glass architecture.
 Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Shane Smith
The practical guide for anyone dreaming of building their own greenhouse at home.

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