Thousands of plants, including Rome's oldest plane tree, flourish in their own ecosystems at the Orto Botanico in the Gianicolo area. Awaken your senses in the Garden of Fragrances, featuring plants that can be appreciated through touch and smell.
The origins of the Orto Botanico stretch back to the late-13th century, when the area was used for the cultivation of medicinal plants. In 1883 it was transformed into a botanical garden containing more than 3500 cultivated species.