Orto botanico di Palermo, Botanical garden in Palermo, Italy.
The garden extends over 10 hectares with greenhouses, pools, and specialized sections containing more than 6,000 plant species from different continents.
The University of Palermo established this botanical institution in 1789, opening its gates to the public on December 9, 1795.
The Herbarium Mediterraneum Panormitanum maintains collections of vascular plants, ferns, mosses, algae, fungi, and lichens for research and education.
Visitors can access the garden daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with facilities including a bookshop, audio guides, and a restaurant.
The garden features a massive Ficus macrophylla columnaris, which received recognition as the Italian Tree of the Year in 2022.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1789
Official opening: December 9, 1795
Address: Via Lincoln 2
Website: https://ortobotanico.unipa.it
GPS coordinates: 38.11250,13.37250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:21
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