Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, established in 1638, is one of the world's oldest botanical gardens, featuring a butterfly greenhouse with 1,500 tropical species. This 1.2-hectare site houses rare plants from five continents, including a 300-year-old cycad that predates the garden's founding. Its scientific collection outshines #8 Floating Flower Market by offering educational depth on global flora rather than commercial sales, attracting 200,000 researchers and tourists yearly. With a 95% plant survival rate due to climate-controlled glasshouses, it exceeds the average botanical garden's 80% success rate, ensuring a vibrant display even in winter.