Dublin's National Botanic Gardens

The National Botanic Gardens were founded by the Royal Dublin Society in 1795. It is a wonderful place to hang around in Dublin north inner city. I went there many times to enjoy all the tropical flowers, plants, ponds but also squirrels, ducks and swans, which are not that afraid of you if you got some snacks ! The gardens count over 20.000 different species and 3 greenhouses, spreading over about 19,5 hectares.

Here is the main greenhouse of the gardens, in which are growing loads of tropical plants. During the good days, the temperatures inside can reach 40°C with a very high humidity level. You better be warned before coming in... and loose your jumper !