Madeira Botanical Garden

The gardens with a view of the sea and the city of Funchal in the background
Madeira Botanical Garden

Madeira Botanical Garden (Portuguese: Jardim Botânico da Madeira) is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The area was previously part of an estate belonging to the family of William Reid, founder of Reid's Hotel.[1]

Collections include:

The gardens include a bird park (Louro Bird Park) and a three-room Natural History Museum.[2]

See also

References

  1. Matthew Hancock (2001). The Rough Guide to Madeira (1st ed.). p. 90.
  2. "Information of interest".
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Coordinates: 32°39′44″N 16°53′45″W / 32.6622°N 16.8958°W / 32.6622; -16.8958

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