A few residents of the city know of the existence of the Botanical garden. The more unaware visitors and tourists. Meanwhile, this is the perfect place where you can not only entertain, but also to see the rare species of plants, to see the flora of the region. Here you can see more of exotic plants cultivated in greenhouses and conservatories.

The garden was laid out in 1781, at Vilnius University. During the years of its existence, transported from place to place. Originally it was located in a small courtyard on Zamkowa street. Since that time, the Botanical garden has greatly expanded. Currently the garden is owned plot in Vingis Park and a large area in the Eastern part of Vilnius, near khaireni.

Today it is the largest Botanical garden in Lithuania, and even in the Baltic States. The garden is spread on the territory of two hundred acres. Impressive and variation of species: there are about ten thousand species of plants. If we talk about the birth of plants, it is the widest collections of rhododendrons, this bulbous plants, peonies, lilac, Dahlia and vines. It contains one of the richest collections in Europe currant. It includes about 150 species.

Both parts of the garden are not only of scientific interest but are also objects of cultural heritage of Lithuania. Their territory was situated the estate of the 14-19th centuries. In the old Park in kirenai remained part of the manor complex with ponds and ruins. This is a family estate known since 1545. She belonged to the powerful Sapieha and childbirth tyzenhaus. Since the mid-18th century to 1870, the estate belonged to the genus Lopacinski. In addition to the ruins of the old manor, preserved area of the Park and the Foundation of the Palace, designed in the English style. Were completely restored mill and stables, built in the first half of the 19th century. Currently, the Mews building is the management of the Botanical garden, opened the exhibition centre.

In the summer of 2008 in the garden was extensively reconstructed. This major investment was attracted. Was created the Paradise overlooking the Japanese garden. Built a special salon aquariums. Here visitors can see the most bizarre and rare species of marine life, marine fauna. In the garden is a Museum of nature in Lithuania.

Throughout the Botanical garden has plenty of information signs, awareness-raising and information stands. Renovated and put in order all the garden paths. This was necessary because, due the large garden, visitors who do not know the area, got lost. Now, thanks to a clearly structured system of signs, any tourist can freely enjoy the beauty of nature, without the risk of getting lost in intricate intricate tracks. For the convenience of visitors in the garden is provided by the conductors. Those who prefer to walk alone, take advantage of the special illustrated card.

In Botanical garden, the Samogitian breed. Thrill seekers can even ride these horses.

One of the original innovations of the administration of the garden are night walks. For this site has been specially designed lighting design. The effect of this design is that at night, when illuminated at certain angles, the plants and trees take on a completely new, unusual and quirky look.

It often hosts concerts and various exhibitions. Guests can enjoy a spacious, modern conference facilities.

In General, the University Botanical garden is a place where you can see the remains of the former splendor of the noble mansions of the past centuries, a wonderful natural landscape.