National Botanic Garden Nationaal Plantentuin van Bouchout
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Belgium's national botanic garden in the suburb of Meise 14km/8.5mi north of Brussels opened in 1958. The nurseries and hothouses are grouped around the castle (12th C.) and lake of the Domaine Bouchart, where Leopold II's sister the Empress Charlotte of Mexico lived after fleeing the Mexican Revolution. More than 10,000 plants are arranged according to geographical origin.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Grand Place / Grote Markt
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Things to See
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Address:
National Botanic Garden of Belgium, Domeine van Bouchout, B-1860 Meise, Belgium
Hours:
April 8 to October 31: 1pm-4pm; Sun: 2pm-5:30pm; Closed: Fri, Sat
November 1 to April 8: 1pm-3:30pm; Closed: Fri, Sat, Sun, Fri, Sat
Tips: Closes one hour before sunset.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Transit: Bus: L.
Typical Visit: 2 hours
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