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Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University

ul. Mikołaja Kopernika 27, 31-501 Kraków, woj. małopolskie

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  • Botanical Gardens

Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University

The oldest existing botanical garden in Poland, founded in 1783, located in the centre of Kraków on Kopernika Street. It now covers an area of about 9.6 ha and presents several thousand species and varieties of plants from all over the world.

Location and surroundings

The garden is situated in the centre of Kraków, directly next to the university buildings. It is both a scientific and educational facility of the Jagiellonian University and a tourist attraction of the city.

Offer and attractions

Among the exhibits, the famous Jagiellonian Oak, over 230 years old, and the collections of biblical plants stand out. On the garden grounds there are historic greenhouses that can be visited with the ticket.

For whom

A place for families, nature lovers, tourists and students. People with a disability certificate enjoy free admission.

Infrastructure

Greenhouses, museum displays and walking paths. Detailed opening hours and ticket prices are published on the facility's website.

Practical information

Scope / Attractions

  • The oldest botanical garden in Poland (1783)
  • Jagiellonian Oak (over 230 years old)
  • Collection of biblical plants
  • Historic greenhouses

Seasonality and hours

The garden is open to visitors in the summer season (from mid-April to mid-October). In the winter season it is accessible 9:00-16:00 as part of exhibitions. The greenhouses are closed on Mondays.

Getting there

Centre of Kraków, well connected by public transport.

Contact

  • ul. Mikołaja Kopernika 27, 31-501 Kraków
  • tel. 12 663 36 35
  • e-mail: hortus@uj.edu.pl
  • website: ogrod.uj.edu.pl
Visit duration: 1.5-2.5 hours Seasonality: Visiting season from mid-April to mid-October; in winter only exhibitions and lectures Opening hours: W sezonie zimowym 9:00-16:00; godziny letnie zmienne sezonowo (szklarnie zamkniete w poniedzialki)

Udogodnienia - atrakcje

  • Dostępność dla niepełnosprawnych

Sposób dojazdu

  • Komunikacja miejska
  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://ogrod.uj.edu.pl/zwiedzanie/podstawowe-info; https://www.gov.pl/web/gdos/wykaz-ogrodow-botanicznych-w-polsce