Orto botanico di Padova
The Orto Botanico di Padova is a botanical garden in Padua, in the northeastern part of Italy. Founded in 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, and is known for its special collections and historical design.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
The Botanical Garden of Padua; in the background, the Basilica of Sant'Antonio. | |
| 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 |
Location of Orto botanico di Padova in Veneto Orto botanico di Padova (Italy) | |
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