Orto Botanico, Botanical garden in Portici, Italy
The Orto Botanico spans 20,000 square meters within the grounds of the Royal Palace of Portici, containing over 4,000 plant specimens from global regions.
The garden was established in 1872 by professor Nicola Antonio Pedicino following the transformation of the former royal palace into the Royal Higher School of Agriculture.
The garden maintains specialized collections including Mediterranean flora, desert plants, and endemic species such as Primula palinuri from southern Italian regions.
Visitors need advance reservations for weekday morning visits, with admission fees of 4 euros for adults and 2 euros for students.
The succulent greenhouse spans 1,000 square meters and houses more than 600 species, including 400 different types of Cactaceae from African and American deserts.
Location: Portici
Website: http://centromusa.it
Address: Via Università, 100, 80055 Portici NA, Italy 80055 Portici
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:30-16:00; Sunday 10:00-16:30
Phone: +390812532016
Website: http://centromusa.it
GPS coordinates: 40.81197,14.34361
Latest update: April 18, 2025 23:32
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Black Lounge domus
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Bronze Herm house
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Casa dell'Albergo
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Plumbarius workshop
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Brickwork house
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Thermopolium
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Four-faced arch
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Central thermal baths, male sector
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Galba's house
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Central thermal baths, female sector
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Cardo III
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