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Had enough of the cold? – Enjoy a jungle tour in these Hungarian botanical gardens
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Even in the middle of the coldest winter, you can enjoy some tropical vibes. All you have to do is visiting one of the many Hungarian botanical gardens.
ELTE Füvészkert, Budapest
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ELTE Füvészkert is located in the capital city. There are many tropical and subtropical plants in the palm house of this garden. The collection includes giant bananas and palms as well as avocado and citrus trees. You can also witness the colorful world of cactus, bromeliads, orchids, and carnivorous plants in this 20th century greenhouse.
The main landmark of the garden is the Victoria House.
Here, you can admire Amazon giant water lilies and Paraguayan giant water lilies flooting in the pool. There is also a ceramic statue of Ernő Nemecsek which is reminiscent of the young hero in Ferenc Molnár’s famous novel “The Paul street boys”.
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Fővárosi Állat- és Növénykert, Budapest
The Budapest zoo houses one of the most fascinating Hungarian botanical gardens of all. You can see the wildlife of Central and South America in its palm house which was built in 1912. Look for the building called America Tropicana. Among the exotic plants, you can also find rare and unique species including warm-belted reptiles, birds, and mammals. In the aquarium underneath the palm house, tropical freshwater fish entertain visitors.
