Botanical Garden of Cagliari
Orto botanico dell'Università di Cagliari
A university botanical garden founded in 1866, where Roman-era cisterns and tunnels are scattered among tropical and Mediterranean plants.
The botanical garden covers about 5 hectares and holds around 2,000 plant species. Attractions include a cactus greenhouse, a palm-lined avenue, tropical plants and species native to Sardinia. The garden preserves Roman-era water channels, cisterns and quarry remains. It lies below the Roman Amphitheatre, so the two can be visited together. Admission costs a few euros. The garden is often closed on Mondays, and it may close during the hottest midday hours in summer.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 09:00–18:00 (seasonal adjustment)
Nearby sights
- Church of Sant'Efisio
- Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari
- Torre dell'Elefante
- National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari
- Castello District
- Torre di San Pancrazio
- Marina District & Via Roma
- Palazzo Regio