Aptekarsky ogorod - 20-25 minutes by metro

Just 20-25 minutes by metro from the city center — and you are transported from a bustling metropolis to a real botanical paradise. The Aptekarsky Garden, the oldest botanical garden in Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1706, turns into the most picturesque location in Moscow in the spring. Located within walking distance from Prospekt Mira metro station, this garden is a branch of Moscow State University and has been carefully preserving the traditions of horticultural art and the rarest collections of plants from all over the world for three centuries.

May is the time of nature's triumph in the Apothecary's Garden. It is during this period that the famous "Spring Flower Festival" takes place here, turning the alleys into a bright canvas of hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. You will be able to see an incredible variety of varieties — from classic to the most exotic shapes and shades. The air in the garden is filled with the sweet fragrance of blooming magnolias and the delicate scent of sakura, whose delicate pink petals create an atmosphere of romance and peace. This is the perfect moment to stop, take a deep breath and enjoy the awakening of life.

In addition to the open alleys, the garden invites you to its legendary greenhouses, where eternal summer reigns all year round. In the Palm and Subtropical greenhouses you will find yourself among giant vines, century-old palm trees and tropical ferns. The special pride of the garden is a unique collection of rare orchids. These moody "queens of flowers" amaze the imagination with their bizarre shapes and incredible colors. Walking past ponds where ancient trees are reflected in the mirrored water and bright koi carp swim, you will feel how the urban bustle recedes, replaced by tranquility and harmony.

The Apothecary 's Garden in May is not just a walk among plants, it is a full—fledged aesthetic journey. This place attracts artists, photographers and all those who want to see spring Moscow from its most beautiful and flourishing side. Visiting the ancient garden of Moscow State University will be one of the warmest and most vivid memories of your spring, giving you a sense of wonder in the heart of a big city.