Melbourne is a city that has a tremendous amount to offer, with an astonishing amount of attractions. It is a city renowned for many things, ranging from the arts, to architecture and even sport. It comes as no surprise therefore that Melbourne attracts a lot of tourists, and has many choices of accommodation in place to cater to them with options ranging from resorts to a family hotel Melbourne has to offer such as the Citadines on Bourke Melbourne.
One of the most famous places Melbourne has in its portfolio is the Royal Botanic Gardens, and they are a guaranteed visually stunning experience.
Situated in the centre of the city, the gardens are a masterful example of landscaping, and boast an astonishing ten thousand species of flora. The gardens have a very interesting history and its creation took place over the course of almost a century.
Sometime in 1846, the site which the gardens will occupy was selected by Charles La Trobe. The land initially pretty much consisted of marshland and swamp. In 1857, many plants were contributed by Ferdinand von Mueller who built the National Herbarium of Victoria. Later on in 1873, the gardens underwent a drastic change under the behest of then director, William Guilfoyle, who was inspired by picturesque elements of various popular gardens he came across at that time. He also brought in various tropical plants.
In 2015, the Melbourne Gardens, Cranbourne Gardens, and the National Herbarium of Victoria were all incorporated into the Royal Botanic Gardens, creating a comprehensive experience. The park contains a wide variety of exhibits, showcasing a range of flora with a global scope.
There are also many cafes to choose from to enjoy some refreshments while being surrounded by some unforgettable scenery. If you ever find yourself in Melbourne this is definitely something that shouldn’t be missed.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.
