A visit at the Troodos Botanical Garden
will fill your soul with lots of positive energy. A marvelous place
situated on Troodos Road at more then 1400 m altitude is welcoming
all kids and parents who dreams spending an inspiring day out in the
fresh air. A walk in a garden surrounded by flowers, birds and a
magnificent view will bring you close together, will make your hearts
filled with the tranquility that we sometimes need to pass a
difficult time. It is a place, for everybody, from babies (as
strollers are welcomed too) up to every grandparent that will be
happy to speak about plants and history and will make the day spent
at the Botanical Garden a beautiful one.
Troodos Botanical Garden "A.G.
Leventis" is located in the Troodos National Forest Park within
the boundaries of the old Amiantos asbestos mine by the site of the
"Karvounas" – Troodos road. The area is included in the
"Natura 2000" network of protected areas in Cyprus.
The view point will let you admire a
spectacular view to the mountains and the Amiantos mine as well
towards Troodos, Madari, Papoutsa peaks up to Amathus, Limassol and
Akrotiri seashores. The permanent telescope is free and provides a
more detailed and interesting observation.
Take your time to notice the small bird
houses up in the trees, to read all the details you will find on your
way about plants and trees.
There is a small pond full with frogs,
small fish that will make the delight of every child. The small
paths. will guide you between the plants and trees, towards the
little dwarfs house, as I would like to name it – the visitor
center.
A beautiful stone house, where, you
will be able to find lots of interesting information about Troodos
flora. A documentary film (15 min) about this is presented on request
in the presentation room in Greek or English languages with or
without subtitles. The Herbarium provides the opportunity to visitors
trough the use of stereoscopes and other equipment to study in detail
a great variety of fresh or dry plant material and get any in
formation they need further from the specialized library. There is
also a small shop where you can find souvenirs and books.
The most interesting and also most
beautiful part of the Garden is the Educational Yard which contains
five large original tables made out of wood and very large tires. The
yard can be used by everybody, schools and kindergartens must reserve
it in advance and offers a nice environment for various kids activities: like coloring, painting or even reading some books about the plants
in the garden.
Troodos Botanical Garden is a open
place for your soul," is a garden for every childhood, an
enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the
morning more fragrant then ever again". Take your chance, and
you search the fairies, that were left there dancing!
Troodos Botanical Garden
"A.G. Leventis"
Free Entry
Opening hours of the visitors
center:
Monday – Friday : 09:00 – 14:00
Holidays and weekends: 09:00 – 16:00
Address: Located
in the Troodos National Forest Park within the boundaries of the old
Amiantos asbestos mine by the site of the "Karvounas" –
Troodos road.
Phone no: +357 25 550 091
E-mail: troodosbg@fd.moa.gov.cy
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