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The Tatra Nature Exposition is a unique botanical garden, collecting
more than 250 species of plant life found in these mountains. It gives
visitors a safe view of rare alpine and subalpine species, and offers
enthusiasts the chance to purchase seeds and potted samples as
permanent, living souveniers of their visit.
Botanical gardens specializing in the flora of the Tatras date back at
least to 1880, with public efforts in this branch initiating in the
mid-20th century. These efforts led to the establishment in recent
years of the Tatra Nature Exposition.
The Exposition is designed to reflect natural forms found in the
mountains, with miniature hills and valleys, and grassy as well as
marshy areas. Granite, limestone and peat, the building blocks of
the mountains themselves, form the basis of the planting areas.
Herbs and other plants of the Tatras with curative qualities
are displayed in a special section.
The three hectares of the gardens, located in Tatranska Lomnica at
an elevation of 850 m a.s.l., are open daily from 16 May until 15 September.
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