University of Genoa Botanic Garden

The University of Genoa Botanic Garden extends across 10,200 square meters, featuring six greenhouses distributed on three different levels within its grounds.

Professor Domenico Viviani established this garden in 1803 on the former estate of the Jesuit College of St Jerome in Balbi, starting with a collection of 1,011 plant species.

The garden maintains collections of rare tropical plants, water specimens, and medicinal flora, serving as both an educational facility and research center for botanical studies.

Visitors can explore the outdoor sections of the garden on weekdays between 9:00 and 16:30, with the Friends of the Garden Association providing guided tours.

The greenhouse complex houses numerous plant habitats, including specialized sections for ferns, water plants like Cape waterlily, papyrus, and a dedicated space for Cycadeae specimens.

Location: Genoa

Inception: 1803

Phone: +390102099376

Email: m.mariotti@unige.it

Website: http://ortobotanicoitalia.it/liguria/genova

GPS coordinates: 44.41637,8.92793

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:37