Orto botanico di Padova
Botanical garden in Padua, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Orto Botanico di Padova is a botanical garden in Padua, in the northeastern part of Italy.[1] Founded in 1545 by the Venetian Republic,[2] it is the world's oldest academic botanical garden that is still in its original location.[3] The garden – operated by the University of Padua[4] 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.
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Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Location ...
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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 |
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