Hortus Botanicus Leiden
Hortus botanicus Leiden viewed from the west, with the main university building with its tower in the rear, 2024. | |
Location within the province of South Holland | |
| Established | 1590 |
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| Location | Rapenburg 73, 2311 GJ Leiden, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 52°09′26″N 4°29′04″E / 52.157094°N 4.484522°E |
| Type | botanic garden |
| Visitors | 255.891 (2024) |
| Website | www |
The Hortus botanicus of Leiden is the oldest botanical garden of the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world. It is located in the southwestern part of the historical centre of the city, between the Academy building and the old Leiden Observatory building.