Ege University Botanical Garden and Herbarium Research Center

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Botanical Garden and Herbarium Application and Research Center, established in 1962 within the Faculty of Science of Ege University, is one of the first and most established academic botanical gardens registered in the international botanical index of Türkiye. It hosts a collection of more than 3 thousand living plants collected from the world's flora and Türkiye's endemic species. While tens of thousands of dried plant specimens stored in its herbarium preserve the biodiversity memory of Anatolia, it offers its visitors a peaceful oasis in the city with its centuries-old palm trees, greenhouse collections and water pools. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It was established in the east of Bornova Plain, on the central campus of Ege University, on an area of approximately 48 decares, at an altitude of 45 meters above sea level. It contains rich tree species and subtropical greenhouse plants compatible with the Mediterranean climate. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees