Botanical Garden of Padua
Orto botanico di Padova
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
The world's oldest university botanical garden on its original site, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997, known for scientific research and diverse plant collections.

šŸ“œ Oldest university botanical garden in the world on its original site, established 1545.
šŸ” UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997, dedicated to scientific research and plant conservation.

Why Go

🌿 Explore over 6,000 plant species, including rare medicinal plants.
šŸ›ļø Visit the Botanical Museum, Herbarium, and Historical Library.
🌳 See the historic Goethe's Palm (1585) and other ancient trees.
šŸ”¬ Learn about pivotal developments in botany, medicine, and ecology.

Why Avoid

šŸ—“ļø Closed on specific holidays and for a winter break (Jan 7 - Feb 6).

Tips

šŸ—£ļø Free audio guide available in Italian, English, German via QR code.
šŸŽŸļø Book tickets online or by phone for groups.

Cost

šŸ’° Adults €10, reduced €8, special reduced €6, family €25. Free for children under 6, people with disabilities, University of Padua students/staff.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open Tuesday to Sunday, hours vary by season (10am-5pm in winter, 10am-7pm in summer).

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