Botanical Garden, Ferrara

Name: Botanical Garden
Address: Corso Porta Mare 2b, Ferrara, 44121, Italy
Telephone: +39 0532 293782

#33 among attractions in Ferrara

Botanical garden, Garden, Park, Relax in park

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

The University of Ferrara Botanic Garden is a 4,500 square metre botanical garden operated by the University of Ferrara. It is located at Corso Porta Mare, 2b, I-44100 Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and is open weekday mornings. Admission is free. ()

Local name: Orto Botanico Elevation: 43 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°50'31"N, 11°37'21"E

Address

Corso Porta Mare 2bFerrara 44121 Italy

Contact

+39 0532 293782

Website

Social media

Facebook

Ferrara

Day trips

Botanical Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castello Estense, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Palazzo Prosperi-Sacrati, Ferrara Cathedral.

~1740 ftSW
Landmark 14th-century castle and museum
Castello Estense, Ferrara
9 min walk • The Castello Estense, also known as the Este Castle, is a grandiose moated medieval fortress that stands at the heart of Ferrara, Italy. This impressive structure, with its drawbridges, dungeons, and imposing towers, offers visitors a glimpse into the lavish yet...
~390 ftW
Renaissance palace with art exhibitions
Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrara
2 min walk • Nestled in the Renaissance city of Ferrara, Italy, the Palazzo dei Diamanti is a marvel of Italian architecture, renowned for its unique façade adorned with over 8,500 marble blocks carved to resemble diamonds. This palace, located in the heart of the city's historic...
~390 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Architecture
Palazzo Prosperi-Sacrati, Ferrara
2 min walk • Palazzo Prosperi-Sacrati is a Renaissance-style palace located on Corso Ercole I d'Este in Ferrara, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy.
0.4 miS
Striking 1100s Romanesque cathedral
Ferrara Cathedral, Ferrara
12 min walk • Ferrara Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Ferrara, Northern Italy. Dedicated to Saint George, the patron saint of the city, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Ferrara and the largest religious building in the city.
~1700 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
City Theater, Ferrara
9 min walk • The Teatro Comunale in Ferrara is an opera house, located in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, and built between 1786 and 1797 with seating for 990.
~1680 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Architecture
Palazzo Roverella, Ferrara
9 min walk • The Palazzo Roverella is a Renaissance-style palace located at the corner of Corso della Giovecca #47, at the intersection with Via Boldini, in Ferrara, Italy.
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Football
Stadio Paolo Mazza, Ferrara
19 min walk • Stadio Paolo Mazza is a multi-use stadium in Ferrara, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of SPAL.
~1540 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
San Carlo Borromeo, Ferrara
8 min walk • San Carlo Borromeo is a Baroque, Roman Catholic church located on Corso Giovecca #191, a block east of the Castello Estense in Ferrara, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
0.5 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Bentivoglio, Ferrara
12 min walk • The Palazzo Bentivoglio is a late-Renaissance palace located on Via Garibaldi in central Ferrara, Region of Emilia-Romagna...
~1900 ftNE
Church, Temple
Certosa of Ferrara, Ferrara
10 min walk • Ferrara Charterhouse, of which the present Church of San Cristoforo alla Certosa was previously the monastic church, is a former charterhouse or Carthusian monastery built in Renaissance style, located on Piazza Borso 50 in Ferrara, Region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
0.4 miS
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Bevilacqua-Costabili, Ferrara
12 min walk • The Palazzo Bevilacqua-Costabili is a Renaissance palace located on Via Voltapaletto 11 in central Ferrara, Region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It should not be confused with the Palazzo Bevilacqua in Verona, designed by Michele Sanmicheli.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Botanical Garden open?

Botanical Garden is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Botanical Garden?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Turchi - Di Bagno, Ferrara (1 min walk), Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrara (2 min walk), Palazzo Prosperi-Sacrati, Ferrara (2 min walk), Museo del Risorgimento e della Resistenza, Ferrara (3 min walk).

How to get to Botanical Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Botanical Garden:

Bus

Porta Mare - Palazzo Diamanti • Lines: 3, 4 (1 min walk)
B. Rossetti - Palazzo dei Diamanti • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Train

Ferrara (24 min walk)
Ferrara Aleotti (38 min walk)