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- Orto Botanico di Brera
Orto Botanico di Brera
The Orto Botanico di Brera is a botanical garden located behind
the Pinacoteca di Brera in the centre of Milan, and is operated by
the Istituto di Fisica Generale Applicata of the University of
Milan. The garden was established in 1774 under the direction of
Maria Theresa of Austria, transforming an existing Jesuit garden
used by students of medicine and pharmacology. The garden has
greenhouses from the 19th Century that are now used by the Academy
of Fine Arts, as well as flowerbeds and elliptical ponds from the
18th Century. Orto Botanico di Brera is home to one of the oldest
ginkgo biloba trees in Europe and various other mature botanical
specimens can be found within the grounds, a true plant-lover's
paradise.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm, and 3pm to
5pm