Orto Botanico

The Botanical Garden was laid out in 1853 but only opened in 1866. The favorable microclimate means that tropical plants as well as those typical of Sardinia can be grown. In 1966, a section dedicated to medicinal plants was opened growing 150 different species. The gardens are home to more than 600 species of tree, including Ficus, Phytolacca, Dracena, Eucalyptus, Nolina and Casuarina. Unique to Italian gardens and perhaps throughout Europe is the Argania Sideroxylon Roem from Morocco. The gardens also enclose wells and water tanks that were built during the Roman era.