Prague Botanical Garden and the Fata Morgana Greenhouse

The grounds of the botanical garden are situated on the right bank of the Vltava river near Troja Castle and the Prague Zoo and has a an area of about 50 ha. The most famous part is the Fata Morgana greenhouse, but the garden also includes an outdoor exhibition including vineyards and Japanese gardens.

Tropics in Prague

The tropical greenhouse Fata Morgana is a modern building with an unusual S-shaped layout, embedded in a rocky terrain. The naturally rugged surface of the rock that forms the back wall of the greenhouse is used here for planting plants. The interior of the greenhouse is divided into three separate parts with a different temperature and humidity - dry vegetation of the tropics and subtropics, lowland rain forest humid tropics and cool wet mountains.

Outdoor exhibition and vineyards

The whole area is situated in a basin near the Vltava river. There you will find a tranquil Japanese meditation garden, a sloped section devoted to Mediterranean flora, as well as wetland or forest habitats of Asia and North America. In recent years, the Salabka and St. Clara vineyards have also been restored along with the vineyard buildings. In the peaceful and green botanical gardens you can even enjoy great local Prague wine.

Address

Botanická zahrada hl. m. Prahy
Trojská 800/196
171 00, Praha 7

Prague Botanical Garden

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Troja Chateau

Liven up your visit to Prague with a trip beyond the historical centre. Although you could wander through the heart of the “city of a hundred spires” for weeks and not see everything, the city’s outer suburbs are often also worth a visit. Just hop aboard Prague’s excellent public transport system and head to Troja. A luxurious Baroque chateau surrounded by beautiful gardens and vineyards, the famous Prague Zoo and a set of botanical gardens packed with exotic plant life await you there. Armed with the special Troja Card, available from any ticket office at attractions in the suburb, you can enjoy reduced admission.

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