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Botanic Garden Catania

Gardens & Parks
Catania Botanic Garden was created in 1858 by the Benedictine monk Francesco Tornabene, and is owned by the University of Catania. The garden covers c.a. 16.000 square meters and has an important collection of succulents, palms, local flora and trees.

Since April 2015, Officine Culturali has been granted the management of the services for the valorisation and fruition of the garden. The aim is to diffuse knowledge about this green area of Catania among citizens, travellers and schools.

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The Benedictine monk Francesco Tornabene founded the Botanical garden of Catania in 1858.

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Catania Botanic Garden 

Catania Orto Botanico

Via Etnea, 397
95128 Catania CT
Italy