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Orto Botanico di Pisa (Botanical Gardens)

Location

Pisa

Italy

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IT

General info:

These beautiful botanic gardens were founded in the 1540s and are the oldest botanical gardens in Europe. Full of an enormous collection of mature specimens from all over the world, the gardens are now part of Pisa University and offer a tranquil place to relax, right in the heart of the city. Guided tours are available and outdoor theatrical pieces for children and adults are performed in the summer.

Getting there:

The gardens are located in the centre of Pisa, just a couple of minutes walk from the tower.

Costs:

Free admission
Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:30, Saturday 08:00 to 13:00
Closed: Sunday

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