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Africa Avenue
This takes its name from its
particularly favourable position. In fact, this is the
sunniest part of the island enjoying temperatures that
are up to 4 degrees higher than the north-facing part.
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Camellia Plain
This corner of the garden takes
its name from the beautiful espaliers of nineteenth
century camellias, which begin to flower as early as
January, that are found here. The Isola Madre Park was
in fact, one of the first in Europe to house them.
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The Hunchback's Field
The name of this field is due
to the roots of the bald cypress that protrude evidently.
In the upper part, beautiful arborescent Himalayan rhododendrons
have found ideal conditions, to the extent that they
have formed a wood, dotted with red in April.
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Gynerium Lawn
The Pampas grass. In September, their tall, silver inflorescences, wave like
silken pennants before the wind.
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Parrot Square
A colony of Monaens Elic parrots
live on the island and have even managed to nest here.
The fields are home to white and blue peacocks, and
to golden, venerated and silver pheasants. The island
was once a hunting reserve and even Napoleon Bonaparte
came here to hunt.
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Cashmere Loggia
The ancient cypress that originates
from Asia can be found here. It is the largest example
in Europe and has green-blue, cascading foliage. A true rarity.
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Chapel Square
The last great work undertaken
in 1858 was the Family Chapel. It is very simple and
only has some additional terracotta, in keeping with
"Neo-Bramantine" or "Neo-Byzantine" style. It took 6
years to complete, and the work was carried out under
the direction of the architect, Defendente Vanini.
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Palm Avenue
Even though they are at a cold
latitude, the palms sometimes even manage to produce
fruit. Acclimatization of the palms has always been
one of the main aims of this botanical garden, and in
fact, it has a specimen that is 125 years old and is
one of the tallest in Europe.
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The Well Field
The trees and bushes in this
field (cornel trees, magnolias, maple trees, laburnums
etc.) are beautiful in spring thanks to their blossom
but in autumn the colours of the leaves is even more
impressive and enchanting.
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