Keukenhof in the Netherlands.
This 2020 we have not been able to launch to the fields and gardens in bloom that each year with spring are filled with flowers. We are satisfied, what remedy, seeing the images of flowering in Spain. Some have already been lucky enough to see them in other years and others are satisfied dreaming that they will travel to them as soon as possible.
To liven up the wait these botanic gardens of the world They have opened their doors and now it is possible to carry out virtual routes. How wonderful, right? Here are some of them.
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid.
**THE ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN OF MADRID **
Now we are glad that in 2014 Google launched 50 Architectural and Natural Treasures of Spain in Street View . Thanks to this tool we can enjoy a walk through the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid.
You just have to enter Google Street View or Google Maps and follow the points indicated. The route marks the entrance to the Murillo's Gate , continues along the Terraza de los Cuadros, goes up the Glorieta de Linneo and ends at the historic Paseo de los Olivos leading to the Bonsai Terrace.
Birmingham Botanical Garden.
IN ENGLAND
We left Spain to tour the gardens of Waddesdon Manor In England. This Neo-Renaissance castle was the home of the Rothschild family since the end of the 19th century. With the death in 1959 of its owner, James de Rothschild, the house and its gardens became part of the Rothschild Foundation.
They are open to the public and receive more than 400,000 visits a year. Now we can see the interior and exterior of the house in a virtual visit.
Also in England we can walk virtually through the gardens of Oxford and by the Birmingham Botanical Garden.
IN THE NETHERLANDS
About 7 million tulips grow in the most visited garden in the Netherlands, Keukenhof . This year it will not be visited by thousands of people, but its gardens will be open on social media for anyone who wants to enjoy them.
Every day they share images and videos of their flowery gardens. Don't lose sight of them here.
Monet's gardens at Giverny.
IN FRANCE
How not to dream of a French garden right now! The Claude Monet's Garden in Giverny, France, also opens its doors to us and it is a privilege.
Monet fell in love with the town of Giverny when he was traveling by train. In this picturesque town he bought his house and created bespoke gardens that served as inspiration for the last 30 years of his life.
Water Lilies , with 250 paintings, were inspired by them; as well as The Water Lily Pond , one of his masterpieces. Now it's our turn to be inspired by its beauty. You sign up?
The Chicago Botanic Garden.
IN U.S.A
27 gardens form the Chicago Botanic Garden , the largest in number of members (50 thousand) in the US. What is clear is that Chicago likes gardens and we like to contemplate them. Thanks to this virtual tour we can see the gardens created by the Chicago Horticultural Society since 1972.
Miami It has one of the most detailed virtual tours in the world. The Vizcaya town , which is located in the city, was the winter residence of James Deering, vice president of the firm International Harvester Company . It has been open to the public since 1953 as an art museum.
Now the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens allows us to enjoy all its gardens from the sofa at home.
The Seattle Botanical Garden also offers a virtual visit to those who miss strolling through spring gardens. Their victorian conservatory is a real gem . It was built in 1912 inspired by the crystal palace london.
Every day the ** Volunteer Park Conservatory ** connects with all those who want to take a break in live streams. Follow them on Instagram!