Cloud Tourism Europe: Relax on a Comfortable Sofa and Explore These 8 Beautiful Gardens!
1. United Kingdom, Richmond, Kew Gardens. Undoubtedly, the Royal Botanic Gardens in Richmond is Britain's most precious botanical treasure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasting 37 acres of woodland, 14,000 trees and over 50,000 plant species. The park is also dotted with some beautiful, historically significant buildings, including the Pagoda built in 1762 for Princess Augusta.
2. France, Giverny, Claude Monet's Garden. Monet's 'Water Lilies' series comprises 250 paintings, all inspired by his beautiful gardens in Normandy, Giverny. It was said that when he saw the village from a train window, he fell in love with it. Throughout his last 30 years of painting, his inspiration came from the astonishing gardens and semi-transparent light. Claude Monet himself said: 'My garden is my most beautiful artwork.'
3. England, Waddesdon, Waddesdon Manor. Absolutely magnificent Waddesdon Manor is a 19th-century French Renaissance-style castle, filled with royal treasures and a large collection of art. Since the late 19th century, it has been the Rothschild family's home, with its first lord being Ferdinand Rothschild and its last owner James Rothschild, who left the house, courtyard and most of the collection to the National Trust for public enjoyment.
4. USA, Chicago, Chicago Botanic Garden. Tracing back to 1890, the Chicago Botanic Garden has 385 acres of land and 27 gardens, including a walled garden, the Plant Science Center. It belongs to the Cook County Forest Preserve and is maintained by the Chicago Horticultural Society.
5. United Kingdom, Surrey, Wesley Royal Garden Horticultural Society. Located in Surrey, the Wesley Royal Horticultural Society's gardens in Wesley Gardens is one of the world's greatest gardens, brimming with endless gardening inspiration. The spectacular mixed border is the most iconic and famous area of the garden. Originally designed by garden designer Gregrum Sturtevant Thomas, the border is 128 meters long and 6 meters wide, supported by yew hedges.
6. Hawaii, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. This garden has 2,000 plants, including century-old coconut and mango trees. It's not only beautiful but is also located on the Pacific coast, allowing us to take a virtual walk on the rainforest canopy, allowing us to appreciate a bit of the heavenly flavor that has been so appreciated.
7. USA, Washington, US Botanic Garden. Built in 1820, it is one of the oldest botanical gardens in North America. The US Botanic Garden, located in Washington, is managed by the architect of the Capitol Building. From roses to orchids, from tropical rainforests to mid-Atlantic gardens, from rare and endangered plants to the latest home gardens, you'll find a permanent exhibition and garden full of gardening fun. You can see beautiful flowers in the US Botanic Garden greenhouses, national parks and Basswood Park throughout the year.
8. Netherlands, Amsterdam, Keukenhof. Want a bunch of exquisite and striking flowers? Go to Keukenhof, which in Dutch means 'kitchen garden', and has existed since the 15th century, covering 32 hectares. It became a public garden in 1950 and now receives over 1 million visitors annually.
