Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), Padua

Overview

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.

Selection Criteria

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Components(1 location)

• •Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), Padua824

Details

Countries

Italy

ISO Codes

IT

Area

2.2 ha

Coordinates

45.3991, 11.8807