Originally established by Wroclaw University in 1811 as a scientific resource, the Botanical Gardens are still used for academic purposes but today also double as a leisure attraction for Wroclawians and visitors to the city. Occupying a large swath of land behind the churches of Ostrow Tumski, the gardens form an ideal retreat for anyone wanting to enjoy the beauty of nature but are too lazy to leave the city centre. Waterfalls, fountains, bridges, statues, and of course more shrubs, flowers and greenery than you can shake a twig at make for a more than pleasant stroll.
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