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Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), Padua
Padua, Italy
About
The world's first botanical garden was created in Padua in 1545. It still preserves its original layout – a circular central plot, symbolizing the world, surrounded by a ring of water. Other elements were added later, some architectural (ornamental entrances and balustrades) and some practical (pumping installations and greenhouses). It continues to serve its original purpose as a centre for scientific research.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
When to visit
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Official page lists Tuesday-Sunday/public holiday opening with seasonal hours: Jan-Feb 10:00-17:00, March 10:00-18:00, April-September 10:00-19:00, October 10:00-18:00 then 10:00-17:00 from late October, and Nov-December 10:00-17:00. Some date labels on the current page still refer to 2025 seasonal changeovers, so recheck before visiting.
Admission
- Adults
- €10
- · Full price EUR 10 for ages 26-64; reduced EUR 8; special reduced EUR 6 for ages 13-25 and other qualifying visitors; family ticket EUR 25; free for under-6s, University of Padua students/staff, and other qualifying categories.
When to go
- Time of day: Morning
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
- sun protection
- rain layer
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