Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota", Bergamo

Name: Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota"
Address: Scaletta Colle Aperto, Bergamo, 24129, Italy
Telephone: +39 035 286060

#11 among attractions in Bergamo

Museum, Garden, Park, Botanical garden

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The Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota" is a botanical garden located at the top of a long stairway from Scaletta di Colle Aperto, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. It is open daily during the warmer months. ()

Local name: Orto botanico Lorenzo Rota Elevation: 1312 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°42'30"N, 9°39'29"E

Address

Scaletta Colle ApertoBergamo 24129 Italy

Contact

+39 035 286060

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Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota" – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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45°42'6"N • 9°39'53"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota" open?

Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota" is open:

Monday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota"?

Nearby attractions include Archeological Museum, Bergamo (5 min walk), Museo di Scienze Naturali Enrico Caffi, Bergamo (5 min walk), University of Bergamo, Bergamo (8 min walk), Fontana del Lantro, Bergamo (9 min walk).

How to get to Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota" by public transport?

The nearest stations to Orto Botanico di Bergamo "Lorenzo Rota":

Train

Colle Aperto (4 min walk)
San Vigilio (10 min walk)

Bus

668 • Lines: 1A (4 min walk)
Bergamo • Lines: B, B10a (19 min walk)

Light rail

Bergamo FS • Lines: T1 (38 min walk)