Orto Botanico Giardino dei Semplici
The Orto Botanico di Firenze, known as the Giardino dei Semplici, is one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, founded in 1545 by Cosimo I de’ Medici as a centre for cultivating medicinal plants. Designed by Niccolò Tribolo and first directed by botanist Luca Ghini, it quickly became a leading site for scientific study and herbal medicine. Today the garden spans over two hectares and preserves thousands of species, from centuries‑old trees to rare tropical plants housed in historic greenhousesItalia.it+1. Its shaded paths, fountains and seasonal blooms create a peaceful refuge in the heart of Florence, while its role within the University of Florence keeps its scientific mission alive. The Giardino dei Semplici remains a living archive of botanical knowledge, where Renaissance curiosity meets modern conservation.
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Orto Botanico di Firenze, known as Giardino dei Semplici, is located at Via Pier Antonio Micheli 3, in the central San Marco district of Florence near Piazza San Marco. This historic botanical garden, Europe's third oldest founded in 1545 by Cosimo I de' Medici, features medicinal plants, greenhouses with tropical species, and a central fountain amid walled paths. Nearby stand the Basilica di San Marco a short walk away, the Accademia Gallery housing Michelangelo's David to the north, the Duomo complex eastward, and the lively university area with cafes around Piazza Sant'Anna.
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