Botanical Garden of Cagliari

Botanical garden Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

What to expect

The Botanical Garden of Cagliari is a large green space in the historic centre of Cagliari, home to thousands of plant species from all over the world, including some rare ones. The garden is shaped like a trapezoid and covers an area of about five hectares, with a series of symmetrical lawns, a main path, and a fountain. It features various sections, including a desert succulent area, a Mediterranean woods, an herb garden, and a geophytes section. The garden also has an archaeological area with Roman remains, including the Anfiteatro romano, Orto dei cappuccini vegetable garden, and villa di Tigellio. The garden is suitable for families, with a variety of plants and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great place to visit with children

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Cagliari Old Town: Tips for Sardinia's capital and its sights in 1 day

Cagliari Old Town: Tips for Sardinia's capital and its sights in 1 day
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Botanical Garden. We saw native plants, a palm garden, a cactus collection, and a medicinal herb garden. There were also fountains and a Roman cistern. We enjoyed a picnic there

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the fountains and learning about plants. They also enjoyed the variety of plants and the shade. "Families and individual visitors can learn a lot about botany and history and discover the plant diversity of Sardinia." ✨