Gardens & Greenhouses

Madrid, Spain

Crystal Palace

While originally designed as a greenhouse, the Palacio de Cristal in Madrid currently houses art exhibits for the Museo Nacional Centro de Art Reina Sofi­a.

Helsingborg, Sweden

Sofiero Palace

The former summer home of the royal Swedish family, the Sofiero Palace has a rich history and an expansive array of spectacular gardens.

Munich, Germany

Schleissheim Palace

The Schleissheim Palace is considered one of the finest examples of European architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Oranienbaum-Worlitz, Germany

Gothic House

Originally Located in Germany's Garden Realm, the Gothic House was originally built as a gardener's apartment and was transformed into a private residence for Prince Leopold III.

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States

Longwood Gardens

This organ designed by Belgian musician Firmin Swinnen creates music with the help of of 10,010 pipes.

Vienna, Austria

Palmenhaus Schonbrunn

This Victorian-era palm house is home to over 4,500 plant species cultivated from all over the world.

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Philbrook Museum

Built as a place where his two kids could entertain friends, oilman Waite Phillips donated this villa as a public art museum only 11 years after moving in.

Konstanz, Mainau Island, Germany

Schwedenturm

This German tower is straight out of a fairytale, as it is located on Mainau Island, home to many different species of trees, shrubs, and blossoms.

London, United Kingdom

Kew Palace & Queen Charlotte’s Cottage

This British royal palace on the banks of the Thames is survived by the Dutch House, built in an Artisan Mannerist style dominated by Dutch gables.

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Edinburgh, Scotland

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The second oldest botanic garden in Britain, founded in 1670, houses an incredible 13,500 species of plants.

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Tainan City, Taiwan

Tainan Park

This park is the oldest and the largest in Tainan and houses one of the few remaining Qing dynasty stone archways.

Scania, Sweden

Christinehof Castle

Commissioned by Scandanavia's most famous female entrepreneur, this Swedish castle remains incredibly well-preserved despite having stood for nearly 300 years.

Berlin, Germany

Garten der Welt

This garden scape in Berlin truly offers a trip around the world to visitors with its landscapes that represent gardens from around the globe.

London, United Kingdom

Horniman Museum & Gardens

The Horniman Museum & Gardens in London, England is most well-known for its large collection of taxidermy.

Sceaux, France

Chateau de Sceaux

Six miles outside Paris sits an art museum inside a chateaux featuring the largest collection by artists by the famed "School of Paris".

Old Westbury, New York, United States

Old Westbury Gardens

This English-style manor in New York was the set of several famous American films.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore Conservatory

Created specifically for exotic palms, this historic glass house provides an unobstructed space for the trees to flourish.

Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy

Villa Melzi d’Eril

Decorated by some of the most famous artists of their time, this Italian villa with sprawling gardens was the home to the Duke of Lodi.

Paris, France

Musee Rodin

Boasting two locations filled ewith masterpieces, this museum in Paris, France is dedicated to the works of French sculptor, August Rodin.

Barcelona, Spain

Renaissance Barcelona Fira

This modern hotel exhibits a variety of plants on each floor and a vertical garden with more than 300 palm trees.

Marrakech, Morocco

Amanjena

A place of luxury and relaxation, this Moorish style hotel is truly an oasis within the Sahara Desert.

Radebeul, Germany

Schloss Wackerbarth

This Baroque castle, situated in the German countryside is surrounded by vineyards and is known as a temple to celebrate the zest for life and wine.

Marrakech, Morocco

Riad Yasmine

This particular patio seems plucked from the past - primarily thanks to the ancient Moroccan architectural techniques implemented in its design.

Eureka, California, United States

Carson Mansion

This mansion has been converted into a supper club, and is one of the most photographed locations in California.

Saxony, Germany

Little Pheasant Castle

This exotic castle, the smallest and last of its kind in Saxon, Germany, was dubbed "Paradise in a Nutshell".

Vannes, France

Chateau de l’Hermine

Now an administrative building, this French castle was once home to the Dukes of Brittany. It is named for the noble stoat, commonly referred to as a weasel.

Vienna, Austria

Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Formerly the summer residence of an Austrian prince, this Baroque palace was one of the first public museums in the world when it began displaying artwork in 1781.

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Porto, Portugal

Jardim Botanico do Porto

Formally a private estate in Portugal, these gardens are representative of an era when well-manicured recreational gardens were en vogue.

Spis, Slovakia

Spišský Hrhov Manor House

This fairy tale manor house is a cultural monument in the small village of Spišský Hrhov.

Bordeaux, France

Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron

This gorgeous chateau in Bordeaux belongs to a winery founded in the 17th century.

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Vergenoegd Estate

Every morning, 2000 Runner Ducks emerge to assist in the control of the snail and pest population in these vineyards.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Frederiksberg Palace

This Baroque palace was the dream home of a Danish prince inspired by Italian architecture. Even after several renovations many traditional elements remain.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

Como Park's glass conservatory is a shining star within the grounds. During the winter months, the warmth of this greenhouse creates a tropical paradise making visitors feel like they are in a reverse snow globe.

Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States

Salem Towne House

Old Sturbridge Village is a re-creation of a typical early nineteenth-century rural New England town, complete with a 200-acre historic working farm.

Como, Italy

Villa il Balbiano

Once home to papal Cardinals, this picturesque villa looks out onto the calm waters of Lake Como, Italy.