Botanical Name
Metasequoia Glyptostroboides

Metasequoia Glyptostroboides

This deciduous conifer was known only from fossil finds until 1941. The two specimens growing in the Villa Taranto Gardens were donated by Prince Borromeo to Captain McEacharn as early as 1949 and 1950.

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Important Notice
Due to bad weather
On Monday 22nd September the Gardens will open at 12:00

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Important Notice
ON JULY 29th, 30th, AND 31st,
THE GARDENS WILL BE OPEN AS FOLLOWING:

The entrance will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from Via Vittorio Veneto 111 (pedestrian access only, internal parking will not be available).

Disabled facilities will not be available.

Exit from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. will be from Via Prossano 22.

This change is necessary to allow the partial cuttings of the monumental oak tree located in the entrance area.