Orto botanico di Padova
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
The Botanical Garden of Padua; in the background, the Basilica of Sant'Antonio. | |
Interactive map of Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), Padua | |
| Location | Padua, Veneto, Italy |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii) |
| Reference | 824 |
| Inscription | 1997 (21st Session) |
| Area | 2.2 ha (5.4 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 11.4 ha (28 acres) |
| Website | www |
| Coordinates | 45°23′56.8″N 11°52′50.4″E / 45.399111°N 11.880667°E |
Orto botanico di Padova Location of Orto botanico di Padova in Veneto Orto botanico di Padova Orto botanico di Padova (Italy) | |
The Orto Botanico di Padova is a botanical garden in Padua, in the northeastern part of Italy. Founded in June 1545 by the Venetian Republic, it is the world's oldest academic botanical garden that is still in its original location. The garden – operated by the University of Padua and owned by the Italian government – encompasses roughly 22,000 square meters (240,000 sq ft), and is known for its special collections and historical design.