Found in magnificent gardens around the world, glass conservatories are both practical and beautiful. Though the words conservatory and greenhouse are often used interchangeably, greenhouses are simple structures that function mainly to grow delicate plants and fruit trees . A greenhouse conservatory, on the other hand, combines form and function. Here, plants are nurtured and protected while housed in a lovely glass structure that is also a space for entertaining, dining, or relaxing. Useful all year round, the building can give refuge to outdoor plants and trees during the winter months, providing warmth and access to natural sunlight. Some of the most recognizable greenhouse conservatories are reproductions of 19th-century structures, crafted with modern, energy-efficient materials. Here, we’ve rounded up ten gorgeous conservatories around the world. They are architectural wonders that may inspire you to have one of your own.

The conservatory at the Curitiba Botanical Gardens in Curitiba, Brazil.

A sunset view of the Bicentennial Conservatory in Adelaide Botanical Garden , located in Adelaide, Australia.

The atrium at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha in Australia.

The Conservatory of Flowers at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

The Cloud Forest in the Gardens by the Bay botanical garden in Singapore.

The Botanique botanical gardens in Belgium, Brussels.

A sunrise behind the pyramids of Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton.

The 1909 Palm House conservatory at Allen Gardens in Toronto.

The Victorian Palm House at Belfast Botanic Gardens in Northern Ireland.

The Botanic Garden at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.