Orto Botanico 1545
famiglie EUR 80
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Why go
- Founded in 1545, it is the oldest academic botanical garden still in its original location.
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, it helped advance research through international exchanges of plants, ideas and scientific material.
- Its 3,500 plant species underpin continuing research and plant biodiversity conservation.
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Don't miss
- Goethe’s palmThe garden’s oldest plant is a Mediterranean dwarf palm planted in 1585.Greenhouse in the Hortus Sphaericus
- Plane treePlanted in 1680, this plane tree still grows despite its lightning-hollowed trunk.Outdoor Arboretum
- Central pool for aquatic plantsThe pool receives naturally hot water from an aquifer 300 metres below ground.Central aquatic-plant pool
- Garden of Biodiversity greenhousesThe greenhouses recreate five biomes, from humid tropical forests to arid environments.Garden of Biodiversity
- Double-helix pathsA pair of double-helix paths winds through the planting on the southeastern wooded hill.Southeastern wooded hill
History
Francesco Bonafede urged the creation of a medicinal garden so students could identify adulterated plants. Its first keeper, Luigi Squalermo, introduced and cultivated many species. Plants arriving through Venice’s trade helped make Padua a centre for introducing and studying exotic plants. The garden later expanded beyond its circular wall, adding fountains and arboreta.
- 1552A circular wall was built to deter thefts of medicinal herbs.
- 1554The original garden was completed.
- 1565A lilac was cultivated here for the first time in Europe.
- 1568Sunflowers were first cultivated in Europe here.
- 1662A Robinia planted here became the first acacia introduced to Italy.
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- 27 September 1786Goethe observed the dwarf palm and inferred that plants can vary in form.
- 1828A Himalayan cedar was planted, the first specimen of its species brought to Italy.
- October 2014The Garden of Biodiversity opened.
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- Website
- ortobotanico1545.it/
- Phone
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Questions and answers
How much is a family ticket to Orto Botanico 1545?
The family ticket costs €80.
When is Orto Botanico 1545 open?
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–19:00.
What is the street address of Orto Botanico 1545?
Via Orto Botanico 15, Padua.
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