Botanical Garden of Lucca
The Botanical Garden is the green heart of Lucca’s historic center.
Rich in native and exotic plants, it is an ideal destination not only for botany enthusiasts, but also for those seeking a corner of peace and tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
This small oasis covers two hectares in the southeastern part of the city and is divided into several thematic areas, each with its own unique charm.
Arboretum
The largest area of the garden, with over 200 species of trees and shrubs
Pond and peat bog
An oasis of tranquility with sea and pond roses, swamp sedges, grasses and cypresses, peat moss, flowering ferns and more
Rhododendrons and camellias
Area along the city walls with the great protagonists of the gardens of the patrician villas of the 19th century
Hill
Hill composed of large boulders with a spiral path and native plants
School of Botany
Ginkgo-shaded area where different species are displayed according to a precise classification system
Greenhouses
19th-century greenhouses designed by Giovanni Lazzarini with xerophytes, succulents, and other tropical green plants
Botanical Museum “Cesare Bicchi”
Museum with important preserved plant collections and books from the ancient library