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The 340-acre Botanical Garden contains more than 6,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants and trees, including 900 varieties of palms (some more than a century old) and more than 140 species of birds. Also on the grounds are a library, a small café, and a gift shop that sells souvenirs with ecological themes (the shop is a product of the Earth Summit that was held in 1992. Along its existence, the Gardens have been given the names of Real Horto, Real Jardim Botãnico, Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro and, in 1996 they have become the Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro (Botanical Gardens of Rio de Janeiro Research Insitute). They have come under the protection of the Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional (National Historical and Artistic Heritage) – IPHAN - for their historical, cultural, scientific importance and for the design of their landscape. They have also been recognized internationally as a Living Museum in the area of Botany and defined by UNESCO as one of the reserves of biosphere. Leave a Comment Address: Jardim Botanico St. 920 and 1008Directions: There are two entrances from Rua Jardim Botãnico (Jardim Botanico Street) at numbers 920 and 1008. The entrance at number 1008 gives access to a car park and to the Centro de Visitantes (Visitors Center)
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Visiting hours: Daily, Daily, from 7am to 5pm. Each of the 141 hectares of Rio's Botanical Gardens shelters outstanding examples of plantlife from Brazil and all over the world. The Imperial Palms are among its most spectacular attractions, planted in 1809 by Prince Regent D. Joao VI. Huge trees decked with orchids contrast with giant victoria-regia, lilies, bromeliads, royal poincianas and tropical foliage, making the Botanical Gardens a favorite hideaway for nature-lovers, sweethearts and all those seeking peace and tranquillity...The gardens, which were designed at the beginning of the 19th century by order of the Prince Regent, Dom Joao VI, are one of the city's most important green areas. Within the gardens are various points of interest such as the Khulmann Museum, administration office, the original portal from the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts (transferred to this location when the Grandjean de Montigny building was demolished in the 1930's) and the old gunpowder factory. It is also worth visiting the Horto Florestal (Tree Nursery) and the Empress' former manor house (on Estrada Dona Castorina), in the adjacent surroundings. Leave a Comment Address: Rua Jardim Botanico, 920 - Jardim BotanicoDirections: Jardim Botanico District
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