The Botanic Gardens are situated in the Queens Quarter, right next to Queen's University. It's home to the Palm House - one of the earliest
examples of a glasshouse made from curved iron and glass. "It shows how
advances in glasshouse technology allowed horticulturists to grow exotic
plant species during the Victorian period. The building was designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, who also helped
design parts of nearby Queen's University. The foundation stone was laid
in 1839 and the two wings were completed in 1840 by leading ironmaster,
Richard Turner. The dome was added in 1852." (
from Belfast City website).
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| The Palm House in the Botanic Gardens |
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| slightly creepy.... |
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