The renown Wroclaw Botanical Gardens (located very close to the city centre) were built in1811 from the University of Wroclaw as a scientific resource and are still used for academic purposes but today also double as a leisure attraction for Wroclawians and visitors to the city. The grounds include huge diversity of plant life, aquariums, waterfalls, fountains, statues, a large pond with bridge (the best spots for instagram uploads) a shop and a coffee shop. In the Spring a visit is highly recommended. Opened for visitors from:1 April to17 November.