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The World's Most Breath-Taking Gardens

THE MOST BREATH-TAKING GARDENS IN THE WORLD Alhambra Palaces & Gardens co Granada, Spain The ancient Alhambra in Granada is Spain's most- The large complex incorporates a fortress, palace visited monument. It was built in the 9th century and a water garden which is said to be at its most for military purposes and then rebuilt 200 years beautiful in spring. later by Moorish king Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar. Butchart Gardens co Canada Japanese garden and the incredible Sunken Garden. Designed by Jennie Butchart, the Sunken Garden Located in British Columbia, Canada the Butchart Gardens are a collection of internationally renowned floral display gardens. The displays include a rose garden, a Mediterranean garden, a is uniquely set within an exhausted, abandoned quarry. La Bagatelle France The château – or palace - and landscaped grounds over three million livres to construct. Designed known as Bagatelle in Paris were built in just 63 by Thomas Blaikie, the romantic Anglo-Chinese days. The result of a bet between Marie-Antoinette gardens include an orangery, a rose garden and a and the Comte d'Artois, the magnificent estate cost water lily pool. Bodnant O Wales The 80 acre garden surrounding Bodnant House in Aberconways (the original and current owners). Wales is famous for its collection of outstanding Attractions include large Italian inspired terraces, plants. Creation of the gardens began in 1875 and formal lawns, the Pin Mill and beautiful woodland landscaping continued through four generations of gardens. The Garden of Cosmic Speculation A Scotland Inspired by science and mathematics, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation is an utterly magical sculpture the private garden uses a combination of natural landforms and manmade architectural structures park created by Charles Jencks and his wife Maggie Keswick. Open to the public for just one day a year, to pay homage to an ever-changing and unfolding universe. Kirstenbosch o Cape Town, South Africa is a hugely popular tourist attraction. Kirstenbosch is part of a huge 528 hectare nature reserve that Perfectly situated at the foot of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch garden is one of nine outstanding botanical gardens in South Africa. Displaying a rich and diverse selection of indigenous flora, the park protects native wildlife and their habitats. Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny France In a small village on the outskirts of Paris lies the paintings. The gardens at Giverny are open to the home and garden of world-renowned artist Claude public and are currently being faithfully restored by Monet. Monet created the magnificent gardens British landscape gardener James Priest. himself and they became a frequent subject of his Majorelle Garden co Marrakech, Morocco The Majorelle Garden in Marrakech is the work of most-visited sites, Majorelle is a botanical haven in French artist Jacques Majorelle. Designed in the the midst of a bustling city, known for its extensive 1920s and 30s, the estate is considered Majorelle's cacti collection, water features and endemic finest work; his magnum opus. One of Morocco's wildlife. Levens Hall England Levens Hall is one of the oldest and grandest trimmed topiary and an ever-changing array of topiary gardens in the world. Initially designed in flowers, there is a willow maze and wildflower the late 17th century, many of the garden's original features still stand today. As well as quirkily meadows all set within ten acres of historic parkland. Gardens at the Versailles Palace France The iconic splendour of the Versailles Palace beautifully geometric design includes 50 water is matched only by the gardens surrounding it. fountains, symmetrical tree-lined paths and Sprawling over 800 hectares, the formal French perfectly aligned terraces. garden took over 40 years to complete. The Kenroku-en Garden on Ishikawa, Japan Kenroku-en or the Six Attributes garden is one of clan. Kenroku-en's most notable features include an Three Great Gardens of Japan. It was created over historic tea house and the oldest naturally operating fountain in Japan. several centuries between 1620 and 1840 by one of Japan's most powerful Samurai families, the Maeda Desert Botanical Gardens c Phoenix, Arizona The Desert Botanical Gardens in Arizona is an founded in the 1930s by conservationists who outdoor museum of sorts. Dedicated to conservation sought to protect the fragile desert landscape. and education, the garden is home to over 50,000 Some 139 species of plants in the park are rare or arid plant displays in 140 acres. The park was endangered. La Paz Waterfall Gardens c Alajuela, Costa Rica Located on the southern slope of Poas Volcano is diverse collection of flora and fauna. An abundance the remarkable La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature of fascinating wildlife in the park includes birds, Park and Wildlife Refuge. The park is home to monkeys, jungle cats, snakes and butterflies. the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica and a Sítio Roberto Burle Marx Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The garden of landscape architect and artist Roberto species. Interspersed with this astounding array of natural beauty is Burle Marx's personal collection of folk art, religious iconography and pottery. Burle Marx is one of the most beautiful attractions in Brazil. Roberto Burle Marx was an avid collector and his 100 acre garden features over 3,500 plant Royal Botanic Gardens c Melbourne, Australia The botanical gardens in Melbourne are located of land. Since its establishment in 1846 the garden on the south bank of the Yarra River. Over 10,000 has played an important role in plant research and individual species of native and non-native identification. vegetation have been planted across 38 hectares Mirabell Gardens Salzburg, Austria You may recognise the gardens at Mirabell Palace in 1606 at the request of Prince-Archbishop Wolf from The Sound of Music – it was here that the Dietrich Raitenau. The gardens feature a series of children and Maria sang Do-Re-Mi' while dancing around the fountain. The historical palace was built mythological statues and four groups of themed sculpture. Isola Bella c Italy Isola Bella (beautiful island) is a tiny island on and elaborate terraced gardens are decorated with Lake Maggiore in Italy. At just 320 metres long by statues, obelisks, romantic flower beds, criss-cross 400 metres wide, the island consists of a Palace, box hedges and a tranquil lily pond. its gardens and a small fishing village. The opulent Het Loo Netherlands o The 300 year old Het Loo Palace was once the with fountains and statues. The palace park was home of the Dutch royal family. The Baroque recently restored to its former glory in time for the gardens remain in their original 17th century state; estate's 300th anniversary. beautifully symmetrical and delicately ornamented Mount Stewart Northern Ireland o The gardens at Mount Stewart house are famously design included a menagerie, the fountain pool, the lavish. The large, empty lawns of this 18th century estate were elaborately redesigned by Lady Shamrock garden, the Dodo terrace and the Sunken garden, to name a few of its remarkable features. Londonderry in the early 20th century. The new Worlitz Germany The Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm was created in create the first English Park on the continent. One the 18th century by Duke Leopold III of Anhalt- of the park's most remarkable features is an island Dessau and his architect Friedrich Wilhelm von on the man-made lake which is home to a working, Erdmannsdorff. 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The World's Most Breath-Taking Gardens

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These are the world's most beautiful and breath-taking gardens. Built and cultivated for years with loving care, these bastions of horticulture act as an inspiration to Gardeners everywhere. Be sure t...

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