The “Dimitrie Brandza” Botanical Garden of the University of Bucharest was visited, in March, by more than 24,000 people, which represents a record increase of approximately 70% compared to the period before the COVID-19 pandemic, i.e. the year 2019. Also, starting this month, access tickets to the Botanical Garden are also available online on the institution’s website.
“The record number of visitors this spring, more than 24,000 (24,430, to be precise) exceeds even the values recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, in March 2019, the “Dimitrie Brandza” Botanical Garden of the University of Bucharest was visited by approximately 14,600 people, which indicates, for March 2023, an increase of approximately 70%.
A spectacular increase, of almost 5,000%, can be noted compared to March 2021 when, due to heavy snowfall, the Botanical Garden was visited by only 500 people”, said the director of the “Dimitrie Brandza” Botanical Garden, prof. Paulina Anastasiu, PhD, teaching staff at the Faculty of Biology of the University of Bucharest.
“Green Week”, opportunity to discover nature in the Botanical Garden
Since the beginning of the “Green Week” program, on February 27, 2023, the “Dimitrie Brandza” Botanical Garden of the University of Bucharest has been visited by more than 5,000 pupils who took part in guided tours in the 10 external sectors, the Greenhouse or the Botanical Museum, as well as in ecological education courses.
Out of the desire to present to children the world of plants and their relationship with other organisms, but also to facilitate the understanding of the living world and the need to protect nature, the “Dimitrie Brandza” Botanical Garden of the University of Bucharest continues the “Little Botanist” educational program, intended to preschoolers and schoolchildren and initiated in January 2019. “The Little Botanist” aims to develop attitudes and values such as curiosity, the spirit of observation and investigation, care for nature, respect for all forms of life, cooperation, tolerance, but also concern for a healthy lifestyle.
Access tickets, now also available online
Starting this month, the Botanical Garden offers the possibility of online purchase of access tickets to all people who want to spend their free time here and discover the more than 18,000 square meters of nature in the heart of the Capital. The facility comes as a result of the constant increase in the number of visitors and to avoid possible crowded moments at the ticket offices.Members of the University of Bucharest community – students, teaching and administrative staff – benefit from free admission throughout the year. Pupils, students of all other universities in Romania, and pensioners also benefit from discounts, who will pay a 50% reduced price, while people with disabilities benefit from free entry.
***The “Dimitrie Brandza” Botanical Garden of the University of Bucharest was established in 1860, has an area of over 18 hectares and hosts over 4,000 plant species from various geographical and climatic areas, as well as numerous rare plants. The “Dimitrie Brandza” Botanical Garden comprises 10 external sectors, organized thematically, the large and varied Greenhouse, the old greenhouse and the fascinating Botanical Museum.
SECŢIUNE ACCESIBILIZATĂ PENTRU PERSOANELE CU DIZABILITĂŢI DE VEDERE
