10 Interesting Facts to Discover in the Lourizán Botanical Garden
1. The Tallest Camellia in the World
The tallest known camellia on the planet grows in Lourizán, reaching a height of approximately 20.5 meters.
2. One of the most Important eucalyptetums in Europe
The eucalyptus arboretum boasts around 88 taxa and specimens exceeding 50 meters in height, making it unique on the Iberian Peninsula for its diversity and size.
3. A “Living Fossil” in Galicia
The Lourizán metasequoya is one of the oldest on the Iberian Peninsula and one of the first planted in Spain after the species' rediscovery in the 20th century.
4. A Living Museum of Conifers
The garden hosts more than 160 conifer taxa, making it one of the most complete collections in Spain and of great scientific value.
5. A walk through Spain without leaving Lourizán
The Autonomous Communities Park brings together representative species from the different autonomous communities in a space created for the 1993 Forestry Congress.
6. A garden inspired by the Galician Rias
The Rias Park recreates the shape of the estuaries with canals and bridges, integrating the natural landscape with Galician identity.
7. The table of uncomfortable negotiations
A unique stone piece where, according to tradition, negotiations were resolved quickly… due to discomfort.
8. The Cavern of Mirrors
This magical place creates visual effects that enhance the perception of space.
9. A glass palace for exotic plants
The garden preserves an iron and glass greenhouse from the early 20th century, a symbol of the era's prestige and used for cultivating exotic species.
10. Water engineering that brings the garden to life
Ponds and canals are part of a historical design that combines ornamental and practical uses, integrating water into the functioning of the garden.
