# Botanical Garden (Kruidtuin)

Leuven, Belgium

Belgium's oldest botanical garden, founded in 1738 by the University of Leuven to grow medicinal herbs for medical students. Now a free city park of around two hectares with greenhouses, an orangery, and labelled plant collections.

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Coordinates: 50.8779, 4.6901

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