Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania, Botanical garden of University of Catania, Italy.
Located in central Catania, this 16-hectare botanical garden contains over 2,000 succulent species and 50 palm varieties growing in Mediterranean conditions.
Francesco Tornabene, a Benedictine monk, founded this botanical garden in 1858 as part of the University of Catania's scientific research initiatives.
The garden maintains a dedicated section for Sicilian endemic plants, including rare specimens like Abies nebrodensis and Centaurea tauromenitana.
The main entrance to the garden stands at 397 Etnea Street, with regular guided tours available for individuals and educational groups.
The extensive succulent collection features specimens from Cactaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Aizoaceae families, started by Tornabene and expanded significantly in 1963.
Location: Catania
Inception: 1858
Founders: Francesco Tornabene
Official opening: 1858
Website: http://www.dipbot.unict.it/orto/orto.html
Address: via Etnea 397
Website: http://dipbot.unict.it/orto/orto.html
GPS coordinates: 37.51574,15.08358
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:24
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