Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

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  • The Sanssouci Botanic Garden in Potsdam

    The origins of the Sanssouci Park date back to 1744 when Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, envisioned a summer retreat that would embody his philosophy of “sans souci” — French for “without worry.” He personally designed the palace and its surrounding terraced vineyards, transforming… Read more

  • The Nymphenburg Garden of Munich

    The Nymphenburg Garden in Munich, Germany, was established in the late 17th century as part of the Nymphenburg Palace complex. Commissioned by the Elector Ferdinand Maria and Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, it was initially designed in a strict Baroque style by Charles Carbonet and Dominique Girard. It evolved into a Romantic landscape park under Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell in the… Read more

  • The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

    Situated on the banks of the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne, the Gardens extends over 38 hectares and houses a collection of more than 8,500 species of plants from around the world, including diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, cacti and… Read more

  • The Majorelle Garden of Marrakech

    The Jardin Majorelle (Majorelle Garden) is the most famous garden in Marrakech, Morocco, a one-hectare botanical garden particularly famous for its “Majorelle blue” buildings and its extensive collection of cacti. The garden owes its name and early vision to Jacques Majorelle (1886–1962), a French Orientalist… Read more

  • Longwood Gardens: A living pharmacy of history and healing

    Nestled, Longwood Gardens, spanning over 1,100 acres of meticulously maintained gardens in the rolling hills of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, offers plantings, water fountains, and sunny spaces with forever-blooming flowers and walking paths through woodlands and beautiful sparkling lakes, equally beautiful and stunning. The land that… Read more

  • The royal botanic gardens at Kew

    Located in southwest London along the banks of the Thames, Kew Gardens originated in the 18th century from the private botanical interests of Princess Augusta, the mother of King George III. In 1759, she established a nine-acre botanical garden on the grounds of Kew Palace.… Read more

  • Keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands

    Known as the “Garden of Europe” and located in Lisse, Netherlands, Keukenhof is one of the most beautiful and largest flower gardens in the world. Famous for its display of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other spring flowers, it covers an area of over 32 hectares,… Read more

  • Madrid’s Real Jardín Botánico

    The roots of the Real Jardín Botánico lie in medieval Madrid’s geography and its fortifications designed to secure the frontier between al‑Andalus and the northern Christian kingdoms. After Alfonso VI captured Madrid in 1083, the city expanded and walls built in the 11th–12th centuries enclosed… Read more

  • The Butchart Gardens – Vancouver’s botanical splendor

    The Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island, located near Victoria in British Columbia, are one of the most celebrated horticultural attractions in the world. Spanning over 55 acres of meticulously designed floral displays, they began as the vision of Jennie Butchart in the early 20th century.… Read more

  • The Dubai Miracle Garden: A botanical marvel in the desert

    Dubai Miracle Garden establishes itself as an outstanding horticultural marvel in the middle of the Arabian Desert. The 72,000-square-meter botanical garden in Dubai shows what can be achieved in one of the driest areas on Earth, which experiences  ten centimeters of yearly rainfall and summer temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius. The project began under the leadership of Abdel Nasser Rahhal to fulfill… Read more

  • The Cismigiu Gardens in Bucharest 

    Cismigiu Gardens (Parcul Cișmigiu), the oldest public garden in the Romanian capital Bucharest, spans 14.6 to 17 hectares in the heart of the city. It started as a natural pond called Balta lui Dura neguțătorul (“Lake of Dura the merchant”) that served as a fishing spot in the 17th century before being transformed into… Read more

  • The Boston Public Garden: A botanical and medical landmark

    Situated in the heart of Boston and adjacent to the Boston Common, the Boston Public Garden, established in 1837, was the first public botanical garden in the United States. The Garden exemplifies the city’s long-standing commitment to horticulture, public health, and civic beautification. Beyond its… Read more