THE EDEN PROJECT

Southwest of England in Cornwall lies the Eden Project. Sited on an old clay pit, the complex includes several giant, climate-controlled, transparent, biodomes that house various species of plants from around the world. They emulate a tropical environment and a warm, temperate Mediterranean climate. The project took 2½ years to construct and opened to the public in March 2001. Part theme park and part educational experience, it is a very interesting place to visit. We spent a whole day there meandering through the indoor landscape and the outdoor terraced walkways lined with sculptures and numerous plants.

Location: St. Austell, Cornwall, England