1. How to Get from the Garden Ring Hotel
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On foot: ~20–25 minutes. Walk along Prospekt Mira towards the center to building No. 26 (entrance near the MSU Faculty of Biology).
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By transport: From metro station "Krasnye Vorota" (10 min walk from the hotel) to "Prospekt Mira" (1 stop), exit to Apothecaries' Garden.
2. Why Visit?
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Apothecaries' Garden is Moscow’s oldest botanical garden, founded by Peter the Great in 1706 for growing medicinal herbs.
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Today, it houses over 8,000 plant species: from medicinal and rare wild herbs to exotic orchids, giant cacti, and tropical palms.
- A cozy atmosphere in the heart of the metropolis.
3. Garden Route
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Enter through the main entrance on Prospekt Mira, turn to the palm greenhouse, where you’ll be transported to the jungle.
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Stroll to the pond with lazy golden orfe, then visit the Japanese garden corner — a perfect spot for slow walks and photos.
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Finish among flowerbeds and perennial alleys, where everything is drowned in colors in summer and in a soft golden haze in autumn.
4. Day Plan
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Time: 1.5–2 hours for a walk, best on weekday mornings.
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Clothing: Comfortable shoes, a hat in summer, a raincoat in spring/autumn.
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Where to eat: Café in the garden or restaurants on Prospekt Mira.
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Seasonality: Beautiful year-round, but the brightest displays are in spring and early summer..
5. Life Hacks
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Buy tickets online to avoid queues.
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In winter, visit the greenhouses — it’s +25°C and tropical inside.
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In summer, come at opening time — fewer people and soft light for photos.
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