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Real Jardin Botánico de Madrid
Real Jardin Botánico de Madrid
Real Jardin Botánico de Madrid (Plaza de Murillo 2, Madrid) – located opposite the Museo del Prado, this garden was established by King Carlos III in 1774. The garden originally existed to teach botany, which explains why there are three greenhouses which exhibit many tropical plants. Admission: €3 (general), €1.50 (reduced). Free for children. Opens daily at 10:00 am. Closes early during the winter (6 pm) and later during the Summer (as late as 9 pm). See its website for more details: www.rjb.csic.es