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Eden Project
The Eden Project is a unique complex of greenhouses in Great Britain . It is located in the south-western part of England, not far from the city Saint Austell , about 42 kilometers west of the city Plymouth . Eden Project was built in a disused clay mine to show people how much importance plants have for us.. more »
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Basic facts
There are two large greenhouses in the Eden Project designed to create warmer climate. The visitors have a chance to get to know and closely explore the relationship between the environment and the plants. In the first greenhouse of the Eden Project, there is hot and humid climate. There are more than 8,000 trees and plants in this large greenhouse. There are tropical Amazonian plants that grow up to gigantic sizes due to the height of the roof. You can also find there plants from western Africa , e.g. the ibogu, the banana tree or the coffee, and plants from Malaysia and Oceania, such as the Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle) which supposedly helps to cure leukemia. This humid tropical greenhouse is the largest greenhouse in the world. In the second greenhouse of the Eden Project, there is hot and dry climate. It presents plants from the Mediterranean, south Africa and California. You can find there plants such as the olive tree, the orange tree, the lemon tree or the grapevine.Technical parameters
The greenhouses in the Eden Project were constructed from tubular steel that creates hexagons filled with ultra-light plastic. The insulation is provided by several layers of UV-transparent film, which are anchored in the hexagons and inflated.Practical information
The Eden Project offers its visitors a number of interactive activities as well as restaurants and playgrounds for children. Outside the greenhouses, there are many plants of the mild climate that create magnificent scenery. You can take a small train to explore the outdoor part of the Eden Project. The Eden Project is opened daily but the opening hours are shorter in the winter season.Tourist information and destination rating
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