Freda is a part of the city of Kaunas on the left bank of the river Nemunas is known since XVII century for it's tranquility, beauty and the easy access to the city. Nowadays Freda is famous for the Botanical Garden with an area of 62.5 ha (154 acres) it is the second largest in Lithuania, founded in 1923. The unique feature of this garden is peaceful and green environment created by an advantageous combination of cultural and natural heritage. Botanical expositions and collections, the Greenhouse, big landscape park with an interesting pond system – this is not only place for plant conservation and research but also area for all modern forms of interactive education, cultural tourism and community use. Kaunas Botanical Garden accepts more than 60 thousands visitors per year.