Orto Botanico Pellegrini - Ansaldi

About

The Botanical Garden was established in 1966 to conserve and enhance the flora of the Apuan Alps. It belongs to Massa Municipality and it’s actually managed with “Aquilegia” Natura e Paesaggio Apuano (non-profit organization) and University of Pisa. It’s located in the heart of the Regional Parlk of the Apuan Alps, in a panoramic place between the mountains and the sea, and inside it’s possible to admire many endemic species like “Apuan Alps’ little Widow” (Globularia incanescens Viv.), symbol of the Botanical Garden. The Botanical Garden is open every days from June to mid-Septemper. Opening hours: 9.30 – 13.00 and 15.00-19.00. In other periods: opening for the spring’s festivities, weekend May and on request for organized groups and school classes.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes