by Jessica Santina
The Botanical Garden of Padua (Orto Botanico di Padova), in northern Italy, was possibly the world's first botanical garden. Established in 1545, it has made a profound contribution to modern science, especially in the disciplines of botany, medicine, chemistry, ecology and pharmacy.
It's a kind of history that residents of the American West can hardly fathom, and it's what landed the Botanical Garden of Padua a spot on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO's) list of 981 World Heritage Sites, selected for their cultural, historical and creative importance to the world.
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