Parc del Laberint d’Horta: the hidden gem of Barcelona
Of all the green spaces in Barcelona, Park Guel is probably the most famous. But one historic park in the northern part of city patiently waits for its glory to be recognized worldwide. Colorful flower beds and fountains in combination with statues of Greek gods and goddesses and intricate passageways form the oldest park in the […]
Some of the oldest surviving botanical gardens in Europe
Since the dawn of civilization, gardens have played a significant role in everyday life. When and who created the first botanical gardens is hard to tell. Which is the oldest garden in the world is another question that has multiple answers. According to one of the greatest ancient literary works, the Epic of Gilgamesh, it is […]
The incredible Rock Garden in India: from junk to unique art
The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is one of the most visited sites in North India. It owes its existence to the vision and talent of one man from a rural village in the Shakargarh region. Nek Chand Saini grew up fascinated by his mother’s stories about mighty royals and their magnificent kingdoms. Often he would […]
Las Pozas: Surrealist Garden in the remote jungles of Mexico created by a British eccentric
The spectacular rainforest sculpture garden Las Pozas in part owes its existence to a rare snowstorm that hit Mexico in 1962. It was created by a wealthy British aristocrat and poet named Edward James. He was an avid patron of the arts, sponsoring several notable poets and painters throughout his lifetime, including Salvador Dali. In […]
Claude Monet House and Gardens: the inspiration for many of his greatest works of art
It is said that the Claude Monet House in Northern France was the magical place where he drew some of the most famous of his paintings that we all know today. Water lilies, colorful ponds, cliffs, and sunrises. We can admire all of this in the remarkable work of the one and only Claude Monet. […]
The harmonic garden built by a Buddhist monk in 1342 – Lion Grove Garden
Lion Grove is most well known for its quirky rockeries that were created to represent a sacred mountain cave. Set between ancient pavilions, ponds and bridges, the stones give this classic garden in the city of Suzhou, China, an atmosphere different than anywhere else. Nature has always been an important part of ancient Chinese culture, […]
An enchanting garden in the heart of the city: the Montréal Botanical Gardens
The Jardin Botanique de Montréal is a picturesque garden in Canada, founded in 1931 by the determined Brother Marie-Victorin. Despite the harsh climate in Quebec and the economic crisis of the Great Depression, he initiated the creation of one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world. The Montreal Botanical Gardens fully blossomed in 1936 […]
Dumbarton Oaks owned by Harvard University is known for its rare books and magnificent gardens
Built by the diplomat Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks and its gardens make up one of the most beautiful estates in Washington D.C. The mansion which was once the residence of Bliss is today partly a museum in which valuable collections of Pre-Columbian and Byzantine art can be seen. He was a famous art collector […]