Palm Gardens

"Spanning 20 hectares, the Palmengarten houses a remarkable collection of approximately 13,000 plant species within its outdoor areas and historic display houses. With exhibitions, guided tours, and musical events, the garden attracts visitors throughout the year. In addition to human guests, the Flower and Butterfly House, highlights the significance of various insect species, particularly butterflies. The establishment of Frankfurt's Palmengarten was made possible due to a financial crisis and the Prussian annexation of the Duchy of Nassau in 1866. Adolph von Nassau, facing financial difficulties, sold the Winter Gardens of Biebrich, including their exotic plant collection, which caught the attention of garden designer Heinrich Siesmayer. Siesmayer's vision of an artful landscape garden with a revolutionary glasshouse filled with exotic plants became reality through the sale of "Palmengarten shares" to Frankfurt's wealthy citizens and supporters."