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Hesperidarium
A private collection made up of over two hundred varieties of citrus plants coming from all over the world on display on a 2,000-square meter area.
“Hesperidarium” is not just a citrus grove, but a true botanic park where you will admire the ancient cultivars of the Medici collections dating back to the 16th century, rare and exotic varieties from the Far East and new species from the austral hemisphere. The park will astonish visitors along a path that weaves a dreamlike web, with its alleys, special water effects, leafy tunnels and large constructions inspired from the fable of Pinocchio.
This scrupulous collection focuses on biodiversity and, in order to enhance its consistency and selections, the park supports the activity carried out by the Slowfood Center of the Chinotto (myrtle leaf orange) from Savona, and where a specimen of this plant that is threatened with extinction is also on display. Native to China, this plant generates an astonishing quantity of flowers and fruit, leaves off an intense and distinct scent and is used to prepare delicious candies.
The park is located near the town of Pescia, close to the Park of Pinocchio, and is definitely worth a visit.
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Hesperidarium - "The Citrus Garden" Oscar Tintori
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Via del Tiro a Segno, 55
51012 Castellare di Pescia (Pt)
Ph. +39 0572 429191
fax +39 0572 429605
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