Palermo Sights

Orto Botanico

#4 of 86 things to do in Palermo

#5 of 589 things to do in Sicily

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Good for: botanist

Not good for: lumberjacks

  • Address
    • Via Abramo Lincoln 2b Centro
  • Website
  • Phone
    • tel, info: 091 623 82 41
  • Price
    • adult/concession €4/€2
  • Hours
    • 09:00-13:30 & 14:30-19:30

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Lonely Planet review for Orto Botanico

Laid out by Léon Dufourny and Venanzio Marvuglia, the gorgeous Orto Botanico is a tropical paradise, with massive fig trees, tall palms and dazzling hibiscus bushes. There is an avenue of the bizarre-looking bottle, soap and cinnamon trees, as well as coffee trees, papaya plants and sycamores. It's a real haven of silence and fascinating botany, with a large herb garden that focuses on Mediterranean plants. Beware the mosquitos at dusk though.

 

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    A botanist heaven

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    Full of strange types of plants, flowers, and trees. I couldn't really appreciate this place for how amazing it really was because strange latin names of plants dosen't really turn me on but if it is your thing you will LOVE it! I really wanted to see the huge ficus but other than that it was a nice park with a very natural feel. It is located next to Villa Giulla. An interesting sidenote is that there is an Egyptian style building holding a type of museum that is pretty interesting. If you want to see more of my pics and info about all the best places in Palermo check out my website WhereIsPalermo.com

    Good for: botanist

    Not good for: lumberjacks

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