Jardim Botanico
State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
The thriving residential neighborhood Jardim Botânico bears the same name as the Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, where visitors stroll through the home of orchids, imperial palms and water lilies.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Jar-jeem Boh-tah-nee-koo of Rio de Janeiro, a 350-acre sanctuary of profound biodiversity and historical significance. Founded in 1808 by Prince Regent Dom João VI, later King John VI of Portugal, this garden was…
Listen in the app2Avenue of Imperial Palms: Royal Legacies
We begin our exploration at the most iconic landmark of the garden: the Avenue of Imperial Palms. This 750-meter-long corridor is lined with massive Roystonea oleracea palms, many of which reach heights of nearly 40 meters. …
Listen in the app3The Orchidarium: A Delicate Universe
We now enter the Orchidarium, a specialized greenhouse that houses more than 600 species of orchids, many of which are rare and endangered. Orchids are among the most evolutionarily sophisticated plants on Earth, having developed…
Listen in the app4The Amazonian Section: Wild Heart
Descending toward the center of the garden, we encounter the Amazonian Section, a deliberate attempt to recreate the dense, humid environment of the world’s largest rainforest in the heart of Rio. This area is defined by massive…
Listen in the app5The Japanese Garden: Zen and Stillness
In stark contrast to the wild density of the Amazonian section, the Japanese Garden offers a landscape of meticulous order and profound stillness. Created in 1935 and later renovated to mark the anniversary of Japanese…
Listen in the app6The Sensory Garden: Tactile Connections
Let us visit the Jar-jeem Sen-so-ree-ahl, or Sensory Garden, a unique space designed to be experienced through touch, smell, and sound, rather than just sight. This area is particularly important for its inclusivity, providing a…
Listen in the app7The Fountain of the Muses: Artistic Flourish
Finally, we reach the Chah-far-eez dahs Moo-zahs, or Fountain of the Muses, a beautiful cast-iron structure imported from England in the 19th century. This fountain is a centerpiece of the garden’s historical landscape,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Jar-jeem Boh-tah-nee-koo of Rio de Janeiro, let us take a final moment to appreciate the extraordinary significance of this site. We have walked the royal path of the Imperial Palms,…
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What is Jardim Botanico?
Jardim Botanico is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -22.9636, -43.2233 |
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