Orto Botanico, Catania
Also known as the Hortus Botanicus Catinensis, the Orto Botanico is a sprawling botanical garden spread over 16,000 m² in Catania, operated by the University of Catania.
Also known as the Hortus Botanicus Catinensis, the Orto Botanico is a sprawling botanical garden spread over 16,000 m² in Catania, operated by the University of Catania. It has 2 main areas - the larger Hortus Generalis with exotic plants in 2 greenhouses, and the Hortus Siculus with regional Sicilian species.
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About Orto Botanico
Università degli Studi di Catania, Via Etnea, 397, 95128 Catania CT, Italy
+39 095 430901
Orto Botanico and Nearby Sights on Map
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