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Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden

Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden
Photo: Ana Maria Catalina, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

This botanical garden covers 14 hectares and includes greenhouses, a Japanese garden, and systematic plant collections. It serves as a research facility for the local university while remaining open to the public. Focus on the rose garden and the palm house during a visit.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 6 of Romania: Bucharest and Cluj in 10 Days

Visiting Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden: what to know

Tickets
Admission fees apply; check current prices on arrival or the official site.
Time needed
2 hours
Best time
May to September for peak outdoor displays
Getting there
Tram or bus from central Cluj-Napoca stops nearby

Cluj-Napoca itineraries with Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden

Day 6 of Romania: Bucharest and Cluj in 10 Days

Cluj's old town

How Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden fits into a day.
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  2. 11:30Bánffy PalaceCluj-Napoca
  3. 14:00Matthias Corvinus HouseCluj-Napoca
  4. 15:30Pharmacy History Museum, Cluj-NapocaCluj-Napoca
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Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden FAQs

What are the opening hours?

Hours vary by season; confirm directly before travel.

Is the garden suitable for children?

Yes, with open paths and greenhouses that interest most ages.

Can you picnic inside?

Picnics are not permitted on the grounds.

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