Rare residents are aware of the existence of a botanical garden. Moreover, it is unknown visitors and tourists. Meanwhile, it is the perfect place where you can not just relax, but also to see rare species of plants, to get acquainted with the flora of the region. You can see also more exotic plants grown in greenhouses.

The garden was founded in 1781 at Vilnius University. Over the years, several times transported from place to place. Initially it was located in a small courtyard on the street Zamkowa. Since then, the Botanical Garden has grown strongly. Currently, the garden owns land in Vingis Park and a large area in the eastern part of Vilnius, near Kairėnai.

Today it is the largest botanical garden in Lithuania, and even in the Baltic States. Garden is spread in an area of ​​two hundred acres. Impressive and the variation of species: there are growing about ten thousand species of plants. If we talk about the birth of plants, it is the broadest collection of rhododendrons, this bulbous plants, peonies, lilacs, dahlias and vines. It contains one of the richest in Europe, a collection of currants. It includes about 150 species.

Both parts of the garden are not only of scientific interest, but are also the objects of cultural heritage in Lithuania. On their territory settled estates 14 -19 centuries. In the old park Kairėnai preserved part of the manor ensemble with ponds and ruins. This family estate has been known since 1545. It belonged to an influential and leave Sapieha Tizengauzen. Since the mid-18th century to 1870, the estate belonged to the genus Lopatsinskih. In addition to the ruins of the old manor, preserved area of ​​the park and the foundation of the palace, made in the English style. Completely renovated mill and stables, built in the first half of the 19th century. Currently, in the former stables of the management of the botanical garden is open exposition center.

In summer 2008, the garden was carried out large-scale reconstruction. To do this, major investments have been involved. There was a kind of paradise created by a Japanese garden. It was built in a special room of aquariums. Here visitors can see the most bizarre and rare species of marine life, marine life. Back in the garden of a museum of nature in Lithuania.

On the whole territory of the botanical garden has plenty of information signs, awareness and information stands. Repaired and put in order all the garden paths. It was necessary also because because of the large area of ​​the garden, visitors who do not know the terrain, could get lost. Now, thanks to well-built system of signs, any tourist can admire the beauty of nature freely without the risk of lost in the intricate intricate tracks. For the convenience of visitors to the garden provided guides. Those who prefer to walk alone, can take advantage of a special pictorial map.

At the botanical garden contains Samogitian horse breed. Thrill seekers can even ride these horses.

One of the innovations of the original administration of the garden are night walks. To do this, the territory has been specifically designed lighting design. The effect of this design is that at night, when light at a certain angle, the plants and trees take on a completely new, unusual and bizarre appearance.

It often hosts concerts and various exhibitions. Visitors can take advantage of spacious modern conference hall.

In general, the botanical garden of the university is a place where you can see the remains of former magnificence noble estates of the past centuries, a wonderful natural landscape.