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The Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico)

Padua, Italy
Ranked #6 of 36 attractions in Padua
4.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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london
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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Perhaps of more interest to students than to lovers of flowers More

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Dallas, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

You must see it to believe it! This is a must for all visitors to Padova. Take the camera and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature! More

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Gosport, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Really looked forward to going here - went on the Padua Card. Try to go when the sun shines to get the very best from the garden and plants. The "hothouse" was particulary fascinating!!! More

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Kaunas
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Small, but very nice. There are many plants, trees. Exciting. More

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Altrincham, Cheshire
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

This is not a big, showy garden - it is part of the University and hence has a serious side to it, as a place of botanical studies ever since its creation for that purpose. It does have some wonderful plants in it as well as the famous long-lived palm, and can be enjoyed at any time of year. More

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New York, New York, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

A great place to relax and look at flowers, trees and plants. Check out the greenhouses. I spent hours nel Orto. More

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italy
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

it's one of the oldest in the world. and a walk there in spring or summer is really nice!! More

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new york
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

This is the best such garden we have seen in Italy. Everything was well cared for, well pruned, and clean. The place was reasonably priced and well supplied with maps and guides in several languages. Excellent maintenance was evident everywhere. Best of all, every plant had a visible, readable name tag with at least native local names and Latin names... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

nice and quiet, great for escaping! no crowds, but right in centre (near Prato della Valle) so easy accesible. Highly recommended! More

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Mirano, Italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

I think it was beatyfull garden. But i have heard and read so much before i went there so i got disapointed it was avarege i have seen places better than this. but its still wort a visit More

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