| Botanical Garden of Valencia | |
|---|---|
 Walkway in the Botanical Garden of Valencia | |
  Botanical Garden of Valencia  Botanical Garden of Valencia | |
| Type | Botanical Garden |
| Coordinates | 39°28′37.32″N 0°23′12.08″W / 39.4770333°N 0.3866889°W |
The Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia (Valencian: Jardí Botànic de la Universitat de València) is a botanical garden located on calle Quart in El Botànic neighbourhood of Valencia, Spain. The garden depends administratively on the University of Valencia. It is a member of Botanical Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).[1]
The University was growing herbs for medicinal purposes as early as the 16th century. A botanical garden was projected from the mid-18th century, and the Garden opened on its present site in 1802. It remains a centre for study, education and public use.
- ^ Jardí Botànic de la Universitat de València, Botanical Gardens Conservation International]