Orto Botanico dell'Università di Siena
Orto Botanico dell'Università di Siena, Botanical garden and natural history museum in Siena, Italy
The garden spreads across 2.5 hectares within Siena's medieval walls, featuring systematic arrangements of plants in brick-bordered flower beds at 280-350 meters elevation.
Established in 1588 for medicinal herbs study, the garden moved to its current location in 1856 and officially opened in 1866 as part of Siena University.
The garden maintains the Index Seminum program since 1953, facilitating seed exchanges with botanical institutions worldwide to preserve and study plant diversity.
Three specialized greenhouses covering 500 square meters house tropical plants, winter-sensitive species, and a collection of carnivorous plants and European citrus.
The undeveloped areas harbor endemic species like Alyssum bertolonii and Armeria denticulata, representing the natural flora of the Tuscan region.
Location: Siena
Inception: 1856
Official opening: 1866
Address: Via P. A. Mattioli 4 53100
Phone: +390577232075
Email: orto@unisi.it
Website: https://simus.unisi.it/musei/mb
GPS coordinates: 43.31392,11.33136
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10
The Piazza del Campo, Cathedral and Torre del Mangia define Siena's urban landscape. Historical palaces, churches and squares display Gothic and Renaissance elements. Streets lead to courtyards and gardens. The botanical garden and Fortezza Medicea provide views of the city.
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