The Botanical Garden is a great place in the heart of Padua , from scientific value , history and nature. And ' leaning against the Basilica of St. Anthony , and a short walk from the Loggia and Odeo Cornaro , the Basilica of St. Giustina and the spectacular piazza of Prato della Valle.
It 's the oldest University Gardens of the world, founded in 1545 , the only monument of the city of Padua to boast the unique title of " Unesco " .
It was established by the University of Padua for the cultivation of medicinal plants , which then constituted the vast majority of "simple" , ie those medicines which came straight from nature. The first botanical gardens had the nickname of " gardens of the simple ."
Are hosted important collections of historical plants : the " Goethe's Palm " is among the most well-known plants , and is also the oldest (scientific name Chamaerops humilis L implanted in 1585 ) ; Platanus L. Eastern 1680 ; Ginkgo biloba L. 1750 ; Magnolia grandiflora L. , 1786 , etc. .. The Botanical Garden has sections devoted to medicinal plants, poisonous plants , insectivorous plants , plants of the Euganean Hills , aquatic plants, succulent plants , rare plants and endangered plants of the dunes , a collection of plants with labels in Braille for blind , etc. .
During the walk, admire the unique architecture of the Garden, probably by the architect Andrea Moroni , author of the Old Courtyard of the University of Padua.
An itinerary designed specifically for blind and visually impaired has been established , for the first time in Italy, in the Botanical Garden of Padua and is prepared every year during the summer .
Possibility to visit the historic library , the archive and the Herbarium of the Botanical Garden of booking .
ADDRESS Botanical Garden , 15 - Padova OPENING HOURS January to February : Monday to Saturday h.9 -15 (closed on holidays ) from Monday to Saturday March 1 to 30 h . 9-15 , Sunday h.10 -16 . 31 March to 31 October : Monday to Saturday h.9 -19 , Sundays and holidays h.10 -19 . November and December from Monday to Saturday h.9 -15 TICKET PRICE € 5,00, € 4.00 Free admission for holders of PadovaCard CONTACT +39 049 8272119 Soundtouring http://i-padova.turismopadova.it/menu/audio/i-padova-soundtouring-in-citta
