You can’t miss the chance to visit “Illustrations of Plants from Spanish Expeditions,” an exhibition that not only highlights the artistic value of the illustrations but also their extraordinary scientific significance. Some of these plants are already extinct, and these images are the only evidence of their existence in this world, captured by talented artists over two centuries ago.

These collections originated from botanical expeditions in America, representing one of the greatest contributions of the Spanish Enlightenment and a pivotal aspect of the advancement of European science and culture in the 18th century.

This exhibition, as part of the Iberofest cultural festival, serves as a celebration of the cultural richness and diversity of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world for the Estonian public. Through it, we commemorate one of the primary contributions of Spain and Portugal to Europe, acting as a bridge between both continents, Europe and America, and highlighting the influence and shared legacy on this 9th of May.