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Bordighera’s history is strongly connected to Ludwig Winter, landscape painter, botanist and agronomist who collaborated in the creation of many gardens, parks and avenues along the Ligurian and French Rivieras.
He worked together with Giacomo Pallanca for many years, who had abandoned traditional olive cultivation in his farm in Airole; it was his son Bartolomeo who decided to invest in a still little known sector, dedicating himself to the passion of cultivating exotic and tropical plants which he was able to learn about during his apprenticeship period.
In 1910, he decided to create the B.Pallanca floral horticultural establishment. During the period before the war, they were mostly concentrated on selling and cultivating ornamental plants and cut flowers, whereas after the war, Bartolomeo himself worked hard to reorganise the company, adding cactus to the cultivation of traditional plants.
The Pallanca family, who today is still dedicated to cultivating this species originating from all over the world, has obtained international experience having participated in the preparation of the largest botanical gardens in Europe, the exotic sector of the Montjuich park and the Gardens of Castel Trauttmansdorff in Merano.
This introduction is necessary without a doubt for visitors who want to prepare their visit to the garden and appreciate its history and peculiarities.
The Cactus and Succulent collection within the property will leave the spectator thunderstruck in front of such a rare sight. The garden’s 10,000 sq.mt. contain more than 3000 varieties and approx. 30,000 specimens and offer scenery that, due to the setting and the care with which they are presented, is truly unique.
The collection is arranged vertically along terraces that offer a stunning view sheer above the sea at every level.
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Address
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Via Madonna della Ruota n°1
Bordighera IM
tel. 0184 – 266347
Fax 0184 - 261638
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Informations
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Open to the public: from 1st January to 15th April, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
From 16th April to 31st October from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
From 31st October to 20th November from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
From 21st November to 18th December, visits only upon booking.
No guided tours are available, the garden is divided into numbered areas and visitors are provided with an explanatory guide.
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Tickets
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7.00 single ticket
Euro 6.00 (10+ groups) |
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