Stroll through the oldest botanical garden of Belgium

I have always loved walking in nature. It always calms me down so much. Since I was little, I have lived near the National Botanical Garden of Belgium. So when I found out that I could visit the one in Leuven, I was really happy. This botanical garden was created in 1738 by Henri Rega, professor of medicine at the University of Leuven, for his students. The place has undergone several transformations since then, was seized by the state, and then taken over in the 1800s. It was used on numerous occasions as a park, a girls' school, etc. It is now used as originally intended: a botanical garden mixing several types of plants (medicinal, aquatic, fruit, etc.). Entrance is free, and you can go there for lots of reasons! Simply to walk around, discover the varieties of plants, sit on a bench and read, have a picnic on one of the park benches, take photos, etc. You can even get lost in the greenhouse, which is 450 m² and which, I must say, is truly magnificent. What I like about this place is that there are lots of very cute and intimate little spots that allow you to really disconnect. Exhibitions and events are even organized in the orangery at certain times of the year. It’s a real breath of fresh air, calm, and disconnection in the middle of the city.

@Shana | Telka Lab.

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