Troodos Botanical Garden: A Mountain Oasis of Cypriot Flora

The Troodos Botanical Garden, also known as the A.G. Leventis Botanical Garden, is a serene escape set at an altitude of 1,400 meters in the Troodos National Forest Park. Established in 2010, the garden is dedicated to preserving and promoting the native flora of Cyprus, with a focus on the Troodos mountain range. It is located near the abandoned Amiantos asbestos mine and forms an important part of the mine's restoration. The garden is divided into thematic sections, including Endemic Plants, Riverine Vegetation, an Arboretum, and Aromatic and Traditional Garden Plants. Visitors can explore a variety of common, rare, and endangered flora species. The garden also features a visitor center with a herbarium, where visitors can study fresh and dry plant samples using stereoscopes. Visitors can enjoy a short documentary on the flora of the Troodos mountain range, an image representation of the vertical distribution of Troodos vegetation, and an electronic database of Cypriot flora. The garden also provides a history of the Amiantos mine and its restoration through photographic documentation. The Troodos Geopark Visitor Centre is located nearby, connected by an internal walking path. The garden is one of three botanical gardens on the island.