The Bonsai Museum of Marbella.
The Bonsai Museum in Marbella is a fascinating place for the On exhibition is a magnificent display of trees and forests charmingly exhibited with a central water display with bonsai trees and sculptured rocks brought from the Torcal in Antequera.It is deservedly considered one of the best collections in Europe and also the best wild olive tree collection in the world, many of these being used to great effect in the central display. The Bonsai Tree Museum houses examples of nature close to Marbella, from whose mountains some natural miniatures have been extracted, some of which are in danger of extinction, such as the Pinsapo Pine. Other specimens are of great antiquity such as the "Acebuche Olive" which is 300 years old and the Chinese "Almez" which belonged to the same Chinese familiy for five generations. A visit to the Bonsai Tree Museum is impressive, not only is it a reflection on mother nature, at the same time it offers the opportunity toenjoy these small although great works of art, cultivated by the loving hand of their owner Miguel Angel García.
Bonsai Museum address:- Parque Arroyo de la Represa Avda. Del Dr. Maíz Viñal Marbella (España) Tel.: 286 29 26 Opening Times:- Mondays-Sundays from 10.00h to 13.30h, and from 16.00h to 19.00h. Entrance Fee:- 3.00 euros adults 1.50 euros children.
Alcobendas, Madrid is home to another impressive Bonsai Museum. here in Spain that is also well worth a visit.
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