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A garden is for the Europeans this idealized image of Paradise, that figure that evokes the perfection of the world and its wonders, a core of harmony and meditation.

It is believed that the gardens began its spread around 400 BC in Greek lands. Hence the search for medical knowledge mixed with the magic of natural contemplation, turning green laboratories in places meant only for the pleasure of the senses.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom
Recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO in its 120 acres host a great variety of flowers and plants, which are complemented with art and precision, with old Victorian style buildings, glass houses and oriental touches. The entry is made ​​in continuous schedule from 9:30 am, only gaining an entry of 13. 90 euros.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scotland
Born in the seventeenth century as a research center, never imagining that his 20 acres of beautiful landscapes, scenes of greenhouses, gardens and hillsides Chinese rock, would become a hub of attraction for thousands of tourists lured by its access majesty. The opening to the general public is made ​​daily from 10:00 am, at a price of 3.50 euros.

The Granada, Spain
A beautiful villa in Granada formerly used by the Muslim kings for relaxation. Gather ornamental gardens, orchards, canals, fountains and a fine Moorish architecture. The visit can be made ​​from 8:30 am, in the amount of 6 euros.

The garden of the Palace of Nymphenburg, Germany
The famous baroque palace in the city of Munich in the state of Bavaria, has a spectacular park of 800,000 square meters, which is crossed by a canal gently born in the palace and came to a beautiful waterfall decorated marble with statues of Greek gods. Income can be made ​​from 9:00 am to 10 euros.

Monet’s Garden, France
In 1890 the artist Claude Monet bought a house and attached land in the village of Giverny. This would give life to a beautiful garden that would serve as a major inspiration for his work and would later be immortalized in his most famous work, The Lily. Tours are conducted daily from 9:30, for a price of 6 euros.

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