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A view of the historical garden
The main attraction of this romantic-style garden, which covers some 3 hectares, is its collection
of palm trees. This is notable for its inclusion of such unusual species as
Livistona saribus and
Livistona decora (L. decipiens) and for featuring a number of majestic specimens such as Roystonea regia,
Brahea armata and Jubaea chilensis. Also to be found here are Cycads (C. revoluta and
C. circinalis), Ficuses (F. microcarpa and
F. macrophylla), Araucarias (A. heterophylla and
A. bidwilli) and huge masses of giant Birds of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai). The bamboos (Phyllostachys nigra and
Bambusa
vulgaris) add a touch of beauty to the whole ensemble, whose singularity lies in the fact
that it features a large number of tropical and subtropical plants that are very rarely found
growing outdoors in Europe. In addition, the garden’s vegetation is housed in a gentle landscape
filled with surprises, where winding paths lead to unique, charming corners that are home to ponds,
fountains, cascades, footbridges, greenhouses and statues.
We have the Lorings to thank for all of La Concepcion’s buildings: the large Stately Home, and the building known as the "Administrator’s house" were erected in the XIX century. Also to be found here are an old gardener’s shed, and a former schoolhouse. The avenue lined with banana trees, the Swiss cheese plant cascade, the Loring Museum and theatre areas and the most attractively landscaped corners of the historical garden all date back to the same era.
The Echevarria-Echevarrieta period saw the construction (in more formal style) of the border around the Blue Mexican Palm (Brahea armata), the nymph fountain and stream, the palm tree avenue and the historical viewpoint.
The Historical Garden
A view of the historical garden
We have the Lorings to thank for all of La Concepcion’s buildings: the large Stately Home, and the building known as the "Administrator’s house" were erected in the XIX century. Also to be found here are an old gardener’s shed, and a former schoolhouse. The avenue lined with banana trees, the Swiss cheese plant cascade, the Loring Museum and theatre areas and the most attractively landscaped corners of the historical garden all date back to the same era.
The Echevarria-Echevarrieta period saw the construction (in more formal style) of the border around the Blue Mexican Palm (Brahea armata), the nymph fountain and stream, the palm tree avenue and the historical viewpoint.
