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Botanical Gardens
Jardín Botánico
Botanical Gardens (Bouchout Domain, Nieuwelaan 38, Meise) — located in Meise, a smaller village situated at about 12 km north of the center of Brussels, this paradise for nature lovers is an historic royal domain. Endless promenade walks lead through open-air collections of medicinal plants, herbaceous plants, trees, and conifers. Another world is revealed in the Plant Palace, an enormous glasshouse with more than 10,000 plant species including unusual plants from America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Admission: Adult (€ 6), Senior & Disabled (€5), Students (€ 3), Children under 18: free. Hours: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (15th October – 14th March); 9:30 am – 6:30 pm (15th March – 14th October).