The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens are located on the campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel. Plans for the gardens began in 1931, when Alexander Elg, chairman of the Botany Department at the university decided to create gardens featuring plants native to the area.
The gardens were opened to the public in 1985, and they've expanded to include flora and fauna from all over the world. The gardens feature sections of Australian plants, Mediterranean plants, African, and European plants. There's also a Bonsai Japanese garden. In addition, there's a tropical house, an herb garden, and a Bible patch, featuring 70 species of plants mentioned in the Bible.
If you visit, be sure to see the 2000 year old burial cave located on the grounds that were discovered in 1902. The cave has the inscription, "Bones of Nicanor of Alexandria."
The gardens are open daily from 7:00 AM to sunset. Admission is 20 ILS for children, and 35 ILS for adults.
Hi Sherry,
ReplyDeleteThat seems a garden well worth visiting. Thank you for this. I hope you and your loved ones had a peaceful, reflective Memorial Day weekend.
Gary
Thanks, Gary!
Delete2000 year old cave. Wow. I'd like to go to Israel someday. I'm not religious, but I admire the Jewish religion and cause.
ReplyDeleteIsrael is a fascinating country. I personally enjoyed the northern Galilee area when I visited.
DeleteHi Sherry - fascinating to see - and to have their local plants protected and saved for posterity ... but interesting they've expanded with plants from other areas of the world.
ReplyDeleteCheers Hilary
It's a nice garden, tucked away in the big city.
DeleteThanks Sherry for the trip to Jerusalem. This garden looks relaxing and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice diversion from the hustle and bustle of Jerusalem.
DeleteI never imagined they would have anything like this there. I guess it makes sense because everyone likes this kind of stuff. I certainly do.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't really seem like it fits, but I'm glad they have it, too.
DeleteWow, that looks like a very exotic place to see! I have been to Jerusalem but missed this treat. Still, it's something to see next time.
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Jerusalem is a very busy place. This garden is not something you'd expect. Even the Mount of Olives from the Bible, is very small, and looks out of place. It's nice they have this garden, though.
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