Orto Botanico dell'Università di Torino, Turin

Name: Orto Botanico dell'Università di Torino
Address: Turin, Italy
Telephone: +39 11 670 5970

#97 among attractions in Turin

Botanical garden, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Orto Botanico dell'Università di Torino is a botanical garden and arboretum operated by the Dipartimento di Biologia Vegetale of the University of Turin. It is located in the Parco del Valentino along the Po River, at Viale Pier Andrea Mattioli, Turin, Italy, and open weekends and holidays during the warmer months; an admission fee is charged. ()

Local name: Orto botanico di Torino Coordinates: 45°3'24"N, 7°40'52"E

Address

Circoscrizione 8 (San Salvario)Turin Italy

Contact

+39 11 670 5970

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Day trips

Orto Botanico dell'Università di Torino – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parco del Valentino, Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, Galleria Sabauda, Castello del Valentino.

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Park, View point
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Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, Turin
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Galleria Sabauda, Turin
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Natural sciences in a former hospital
Turin Museum of Natural History, Turin
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Baroque architecture, Church
San Carlo Borromeo, Turin
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0.7 miN
Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Orto Botanico dell'Università di Torino?

Nearby attractions include Prima Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Decorativa Moderna, Turin (6 min walk), Tempio Valdese, Turin (8 min walk), St. John the Evangelist Church, Turin (8 min walk), Castello del Valentino, Turin (9 min walk).

How to get to Orto Botanico dell'Università di Torino by public transport?

The nearest stations to Orto Botanico dell'Università di Torino:

Bus

Marconi • Lines: 18, (N) 18b, 67 (4 min walk)
Pellico • Lines: 18, (N) 18b, 67 (4 min walk)

Metro

Marconi • Lines: M1 (6 min walk)
Porta Nuova • Lines: M1 (11 min walk)

Tram

Valentino • Lines: 16, 9 (6 min walk)
Pellico • Lines: 16, 9 (7 min walk)

Train

Torino Porta Nuova (9 min walk)
Torino Porta Susa (33 min walk)