The Chisinau Botanical Garden of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova stands as the primary botanical research institution in the country. Situated on the outskirts of Chisinau, in the Botanica district, near the renowned City Gates, this botanical haven has been a focal point for plant research since its establishment on 1 September 1951.

The construction of the Botanical Garden adhered to the ecological-systematic principle, arranging plant groups in a land-shelter style, facilitating the study of vegetation. Organized into distinct sectors, some open-air sectors host frost-resistant annual plants, while others, located in covered spaces, safeguard living or variously preserved plants.

Among the most frequented sectors by visitors are the Alpinarium (housing around 50 species), Dendrarium (with approximately 560 species), Flora Moldovei (showcasing 30 tree species, 18 shrub species, and 110 grass species), Pinarium, Rozarium, Floriculture, Syringarium, and, notably, the Tropical and Subtropical Plants sector (featuring about 2550 species) collected from around the globe.

However, the Botanical Garden faced a significant setback in April 2017 when heavy snowfall resulted in the loss and damage of 80% of the decorative trees and shrubs within the park’s collections and exhibitions. Despite this setback, the Botanical Garden has gradually rejuvenated itself, once again becoming a source of delight for the capital’s residents and guests, boasting exquisite plant collections that enchant throughout every season of the year.