University of Tartu Botanical Gardens
(founded in 1803)
The UT Botanical Gardens, one of the oldest of the 2400 botanical gardens in the world, were designed by such world-famous botanists as Professor Ledebour, Professor Bunge and others. The gardens' 6500 species of plants from all climate zones of the world make it the most species-dense area in Estonia. The gardens' palm house is the largest and richest in species among its sister establishments in the Baltic countries.
The Botanical Gardens are open to visitors every day from 7 AM to 7 PM (7 AM to 9 PM in the summer).
The gardens' visitor centre and greenhouses are open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Telephone/fax: +372 737 6218
E-mail: botaed [ät] ut.ee
Web page: http://www.ut.ee/botaed/
Address: 38 Lai St., Tartu 51005