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Botanical Garden Green Tour The oldest and most beautiful

When you think of Tuscany images of rolling hills, art cities and the beaches of Versilia usually come to mind. Yet there are also green havens to explore specifically some of zthe oldest and most fascinating botanical gardens in the world.

Embark on a journey through centuries - old trees enchanting gardens, and rare plant species. Join m on abotanical road trip to discover nature and the history of natural medicine

Botanical Gardens Green Tour : The 4 Must-See Gardens

Botanical Garden Green Tour these are 4 steps to visit one day trip

Stop 1 : Pisa

The world's oldest university botanical garden

What to see : Founded in 1544 it is an oasis of peace just steps away from the Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Not to be missed. : The succulent greenhouse and the immense centuries - old Ginkgo biloba trees

Stop 2 : Lucca

Lucca Botanical Garden, located within the city walls and founded by Elisa Bonaparte : Famous zfor its water lily-covered pond and the legend of Lucida Mansi associated with the lake

Stop 3 Florence

The "Giardino dei Semplici" Garden of Simples) What to see : Commissioned by Cosimo I de' Medici in 1545 to provide a natural sanctuary for the city of Florence. It houses medicinal plants carnivorous plants and historic greenhouses

Step 4 : Siena

Siena Botanical Garden and herbarium

Located within the city of Siena i the Sant ?agostino Valley since 1856 it is located by the city walls and preserves approximately 2,000 plant species ranging from Mediterranean to exotic varieties

Specific Tuscan habitats have benn recreated the section opening into the valley preserves the historic agricultural area featuring fruit trees and vegetables

The Herbarium contains 1000,00 dried plant specimens access is reserved for researches and requires an appointment

From B&B Miami Beach Pietrasanta You will set off on a one-day green road trip