Trips ‘n Travels: Must-visit parks and gardens – part III

Clingendael Park - Japanese Garden, Den Haag, Holland

After our visit to English and French gardens, we’ll stay in the Low Countries for this final post on parks and gardens.

Holland

Utrecht – Botanical Gardens

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Where

These gardens are located at the Utrecht Science Park in the east of the city. The gardens are part of Utrecht University and a lot of research is done on this site.

Why

Because of the large tropical greenhouses!

Link to my travelpost

Utrecht – botanical gardens

Website

https://www.uu.nl/en/utrecht-botanic-gardens

The proof…

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Den Haag – Clingendael Park

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Where

Clingendael Park can be found in the north of Den Haag.

Why

Because of the Japanese garden! Beware, this part of the park is only open for a couple of weeks a year… check the website for the correct periods!

Link to my travelpost

Den Haag – Clingendael Park

Website

https://www.denhaag.nl/home/bewoners/to/Landgoed-Clingendael.htm

The proof…

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Baarn – Palace Soestdijk

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Where

Palace Soestdijk is located in Baarn, north east of Utrecht.

Why

Lovely park to walk around in, but don’t skip the palace!!

Link to travelpost

Baarn – Palace Soestdijk

Website

https://www.paleissoestdijk.nl/

The proof…

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Belgium

Antwerp – Botanical Gardens

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Where

The Antwerp Botanical Gardens are situated right in the city centre, in the theater district.

Why

A nice and quiet garden to enjoy your lunchbreak!

Link to travelpost

Antwerp – botanical gardens

Website

http://www.visitantwerpen.be/en/see-do/sightseeing/unique-places/botanical-garden

The proof

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And that completes my triptych of garden posts… I hope you have enjoyed the many beautiful pictures!

Love, Kathleen

 

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