In these delicate moments that we live as a society it is necessary to have alternatives for leisure, sports or relaxation. Being confined at home by the health alert generated by the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis is not easy. This has achieved what just seemed impossible 2 months ago and is nothing more than staying home to avoid the increase in infections. This can have negative effects on people, so we are constantly looking for ways to distract ourselves. Today we tell you which are the gardens that can be visited virtually on Google Maps .
Street View of Google Maps is a virtual representation of our environment on Google Maps that encompasses millions of panoramic images. Its content comes from two sources. First, we have the photos that Google uploads and, second, the collaborations of millions of people. In addition, it allows us to visit museums, buildings and other monuments, without forgetting gardens around the world.
Do you suffer from nature deficit disorder?
The complete isolation from nature, having to stay at home, is known as “Nature deficit disorder” (TDN). This was coined by Richard Louv in 2005 in his book “The Last Boy in the Woods” and some of its effects are lack of concentration, anxiety, stress and irritability.
Gardens in 360 degrees from Street View
Tools like Google Maps allow us to visit virtually some of the most popular parks and gardens, both in Spain and the rest of the planet. This is possible thanks to the 360º images of Street View. Among the gardens that we have available to visit from the computer, mobile or with virtual reality glasses, we find some such as:
Retiro park
Large 19th century park with a lake for boats and a rose garden, as well as various fountains and statues. Located in Madrid.
The Generalife gardens
Old Muslim palace with elegant ornamental gardens, ponds, patios and lush flora. In Granada.
The Sabatini Gardens
Neoclassical garden of the Royal Palace, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues and outdoor events.
Butchart Gardens , Canada
Famous 22-hectare botanical garden with restaurants and shows depending on the season.
The tropical botanical garden of nong nooch , in Thailand
A 200.94 hectare (500 acre) botanical garden and tourist attraction located at kilometer 163 of Sukhumvit Road in Chon Buri Province, Thailand.
The gardens of the Palace of Versailles in France
18th century palace with golden apartments, the famous Gallery of Mirrors and a fountain show.
Claude Monet gardens in France
Claude Monet’s house with ornate gardens, artist’s studio and living room, and Japanese prints.
Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands
Extensive 19th century park, open from March to May, with multicolored and Dutch spring flowers.
The gardens of Villa d’Este , in Italy
Villa d’Este is famous for its extensive gardens reminiscent of those of Boboli in Florence, with musical fountains, sculptures, and water-jet water games.
Suzhou Gardens in China
Set of gardens in the city of Suzhou in the province of Jiangsu (China), have been considered a World Heritage Site by Unesco since 1997 and were expanded in 2000.
Central Park , in the USA
Extensive urban park with pedestrian paths, sports areas, zoo, merry-go-round, boat rental and pond.
Editor’s Note:
This list has come to us from the Fernando Pozuelo Landscaping Collection’s landscaping studio – and from well-born it is thanks to whoever had the idea – who also want to lend a hand so that you feel a little better in this situation. For this reason, it offers a small biophilic study for free to all those who wish so that they can adapt their home as soon as possible, both for the exterior and the interior.
