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Audio guide Palermo Botanical Garden in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Palermo Botanical Garden telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Palermo Botanical Garden:
- 1Gymnasium
The Gymnasium stands as the central building of Palermo's Orto Botanico, facing the main entrance and designed in neoclassical—more precisely, Neogreek—style by French architect Léon Dufourny.
- 2Calidario
The Calidarium is one of two symmetrical pavilions flanking the Gymnasium, the central building of the Orto Botanico di Palermo.
- 3Tepidarium
The Tepidarium is one of two smaller buildings flanking the central Gymnasium of the Orto Botanico di Palermo.
- 4María Carolina Winter Garden
The María Carolina Greenhouse, also known as the Giardino d'Inverno, is the oldest and largest glasshouse within Palermo's Orto Botanico.
- 5Palermo Aquarium
The Acquarium is a large circular pond situated at the far end of the central promenade in the gardens.
- 6Linnaean System (Linnaean Sector)
The Sistema Linneano forms the oldest section of Palermo's Orto Botanico, spanning roughly 11,000 square metres.
- 7Cicadetum
The Cycadetum is the cycad collection within Palermo's Botanical Garden, showcasing plants amongst the oldest in the plant kingdom.
- 8Palmetum
The Palmetum is the palm collection within Palermo's Botanical Garden, arranged according to the garden's bioecological and geographical system.
- 9Engler Sector (New Sector)
The Engler Sector, or Nuovo Settore, occupies the southern part of Palermo's Orto Botanico and represents the garden's most modern area.
- 10Mediterranean Herbarium
The Herbarium Mediterraneum is the Orto Botanico di Palermo's scientific collection of preserved plant specimens, housed across several restored buildings scattered throughout the gardens.
- 11Experimental and Useful Plants Sector
The Experimental and Useful Plants Sector comprises two complementary areas within the Palermo Botanical Garden.
- 12Succulent Garden
The Succulent Garden is a distinct section within Palermo's Botanical Garden, organised by bioecological and geographical principles.
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- 1.Gymnasium
- 2.Calidario
- 3.Tepidarium
- 4.María Carolina Winter Garden
- 5.Palermo Aquarium
- 6.Linnaean System (Linnaean Sector)
- 7.Cicadetum
- 8.Palmetum
- 9.Engler Sector (New Sector)
- 10.Mediterranean Herbarium
- 11.Experimental and Useful Plants Sector
- 12.Succulent Garden
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