destroyed by air strikes, artillery fire and fighting on the ground in 1945. It has since been rebuilt in a modified version. It now houses a compound for the system of herbaceous plants and one for medical plants. This compound has been built in the form of the human body with the plants placed in the positions of their healing properties. It is the successor of the (pharmacist's garden) which was situated further to the east, along with the economical section which presented useful plants. The was especially important because it showcased all medical plants which grow outdoors. Two morphological sections used to be situated east of the main path in the little free spaces between the buildings. Here, the water and marsh bed compound in Section II requires special mention. Two-hundred and sixty-two basins with water sprinkling and draining were built from cement concrete. A large water basin was heated for the tropical marsh flora. The entire compound still exists but has been left open after the since the installation of a bordering marsh and water plants garden. The old compound is now becoming a conservation area for native wild plants and a biotope. Art Through the years, numerous pieces of art have been placed in the gardens, especially in the (Italian Decorative Garden): (1975), erected 1988, on the main path near the entrance Königin-Luise-Platz : (1987) in the (water gardens) (1964) in the water basin of the (Italian Garden) Constantin Starck: (1928) in the (Italian Garden), reconstructed 1991–1992 (1916) in the (Italian Garden) Memorial for Christian Konrad Sprengel (1916) (1920s), near the entrance , between the (systematic section) and (medical plants section) Buildings Pavilions Numerous outdoor installations offer the possibility to relax, study literature, or search for protection against the rain. Alfred proved his comprehensive skills by matching the constructions to diverse styles as well as the botanical surroundings. Parts of these pavilions are connected to ornamental elements. A Japanese arbour is situated in the centre of an ornamental garden named "Japanese Love", within the sector which represent the flora and fauna of East Asia. The Arbour of Roses is situated in the centre of the arboretum. In this case built a semi–circular building from basalt lava. Its style can be described as Romanesque. It is surrounded by wild roses which overgrow the arbour. These roses show their blossoms in front of the dark building. Nowadays an open