BOTANICAL GARDENS

Founded in 1783, the botanical gardens of Jagiellonian University comprise over 10 hectares of greenery and flowers. They house some 5,000 species of plants and flowers from all over the world, including a magnificent collection of orchids dating from 1860, and several interesting exhibits, including plants described in the Bible and medicinal plants. Just a stone's throw from the old town, it's an oasis of freshness and clean air in a magnificent natural setting. Little frequented by foreign tourists, it's an ideal place to stop and stroll between two visits.