The Botanical Gardens of Tirana is a scenic botanical gardens complex located in southern Tirana. It is situated towards the south of the city and is overlooked by the Tirana and Kruja mountains. Construction commenced in 1964 and was completed in 1971 and is home to a collection of geographic, systematic and cultural value, with the original site covering approximately 15 hectares. It is part of Tirana University’s Faculty of Natural Science of Tirana and contains around 2,000 species of plants and is maintained by horticultural experts and scientists who also use the gardens for study purposes. Botanical Gardens of Tirana is one of the city’s most prized green spots.