Botanical Garden at the University of the Saarland
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description
brief description:
the botanical garden is situated next to the main entrance of the University of the Saarland. Show and educational garden on scientific basis. 2,5-hectare landscape park with pond, mixed culture garden elements, pavilions, and benches. Conservatory area of 1200 m² spread out over several greenhouses with different climate zones. Administrative building with reception room. Service rooms. Guided tours. Collections: cultures of selected plant taxa (types, varieties, species or hybrids) approx. 2500 samples. Library, slide library, pharmaceutical drug collection.
relevant filming facts
opening times:
outside: open daily from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm / conservatories: Mondays to Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Fridays and Saturdays closed, Sundays and holidays open from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
usage:
planting and conservation of plants, guided tours
condition:
built in 1957, good overall condition
interior architecture:
functional architecture
Background noise:
quiet
surroundings:
university campus, parking garage
Lift/elevator:
n/a
possible disturbing factors:
guided tours, gardening and maintenance works
Space restrictions:
to be discussed
Time restrictions :
to be discussed
Catering:
n/a (choice of cafés and bistros on campus)
premises:
administrative offices could be made available after prior agreement
Filming experience:
tv reports
accessibility
car:
A6 motorway, exit St. Ingbert-West, follow the signposts Universität
train:
Saarbrücken central station is 5 km away
supply
sanitary facilities:
available in the basement
parking lot:
parking garage next to the university, access to the campus only according to prior agreement
electricity supply:
220 V and 400 V
water supply:
available