Garden of Minerva

Botanical garden · Salerno

Garden of Minerva

Botanical garden · Salerno

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Vicolo Ferrante Sanseverino, n° 1, 84121 Salerno SA, Italy

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Terraced botanical garden with medieval medicinal plants & city views  

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Vicolo Ferrante Sanseverino, n° 1, 84121 Salerno SA, Italy Get directions

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Vicolo Ferrante Sanseverino, n° 1, 84121 Salerno SA, Italy Get directions

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"A terraced botanical garden dating back to the 12th century, featuring a library and tea bar, known for its historical significance to Salerno's ancient medical school."

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Jorgernan Martinez

Google
Beautiful place. They have a huge exhibition of all the medicinal plants in the world. You can scan a square code next to each to find it's history and uses. The design and the flow of the rain water is beyond belief. On top of that the views from each level and the top terrace is well worth the 6 Euros.

Ramez Salem

Google
The Garden of Minerva is a must-visit if you’re in Salerno. It’s a beautiful historical spot with a rich past and stunning views over the city and the sea. The atmosphere is peaceful, perfect for a relaxing walk while learning about the history behind the garden. The entry fee is fair, and considering the experience, it’s great value for money. Highly recommended for anyone who loves nature, history, or simply breathtaking views!

Erikas Cernovas

Google
The Minerva Gardens – home to the first medical university in Europe, which is certainly an important achievement. But is it really worth visiting? That’s debatable. It feels more like a global plant museum, where anyone can spot species from their own homeland. As for the four-tiered plant terraces – are they worth the time? Hard to say. I’ll leave that for everyone to decide personally.

Michelle Ribeiro

Google
Absolutely stunning. The Garden itself but also the views of Salerno were incredible. The way up is, well, hell. There’s an elevator who takes most of the uphill climbing away but the bridge vom the elevator to solid ground is metallic bars you can look through. If that’s something that gives you anxiety, be prepared.

Deivis Leyva

Google
Warning: if you don’t have at least a little bit of interest in science and botany, don’t come. If you want just to take pictures of yourself or the view, please don’t come. The place is magical. Just the idea of what these men were doing so long ago. All the plants and how they were trying to figure out their properties and possibilities as medicine - it blows my mind. There is also a nice shop where you can get teas, wines, and a really beautiful view if you are lucky enough to get the best seat in the place.

Sam Kloetstra

Google
Beautiful, serene, peaceful. The plants are nice and so is the view. Come right before dusk.

Daniela Serrano Gurrionero

Google
It’s a beautiful garden with fascinating information about how plants were traditionally used for medicine. There’s also a small space where you can enjoy tea or wine with an impressive view. Definitely worth a visit if you’re interested in plants and history! If not, maybe skip it—don’t leave an unfair review.

Phuong Ly Pham

Google
It's a must-go in Salerno. The botanical garden is so beautiful, from there you can also watch the city from a higher altitude. The ticket is not expensive at all, there's also reduced price for students if you have student card.