Tag: Orman Garden

Orman Garden in Giza, Activities in Cairo Egypt The most beautiful recreational activities in Cairo and places for outings and picnics in Cairo for children and families, and what are the working hours and entry ticket prices and more. The best places for entertainment and recreation for families in Giza, Egypt, the history of the construction of the largest botanical gardens in the world, the rare flowers and plants it contains, the working hours, entrance ticket prices, and more. Orman Garden Facts In Dokki, the most important tourist places for entertainment and spending holidays in Egypt and visiting the Giza Zoo. The Orman Garden in Giza Governorate is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world, which was established on an area of ​​28 acres, next to the zoo. Orman Garden was established in 1873 and includes a rare collection of trees and palm trees.. History of the establishment of Orman Garden, Giza Orman Garden was established during the reign of Khedive Ismail Pasha in 1875 with the aim of supplying the Khedivial palaces with fruits, citrus fruits and vegetables, the seeds of which were brought from the island of Sicily.. The garden was part of the Khedive's palace, which was known at the time as the Giza Palace. The Khedive brought trees and flowering plants from all over the world to these gardens. The garden was designed in a natural style by specialized French engineers. Its area was 95 acres at the time of its establishment and it included three parts: the Orman, the Haremlek, which is now located in the western part, and the Giza Zoological Garden, and the Salamlek, which is located in the southern part of the garden.. In 1890, it was separated from the zoo, and remained affiliated with the Khedive's Palace until 1910,