The botanic garden Andrè Heller

The botanic garden “Andrè Heller Foundation” is in Gardone Riviera. Situated on the foot of hill Lavinio and spread over 10000 qm you’ll find a collection of more than 2000 different plants from all continents and climatic zones, special attention to the majestic osmunda regalis, the many kinds of bamboo and azalea.

Mr. Arthur Hruska, a well-known medical an naturalist, created between 1910 and 1971 this botanical paradise with its little streams, artificial lakes covered with water lilies and callas, liven up with plenty o fishes-all sunken into a Dolomit landscape en miniature. In 1988 the multimedia artist Andrè Heller purchases the garden and its villa to build up a center of ecological conscience.

Hidden in the green you’ll find sculptures and pieces of contemporary artists p.e.Keith Harving, Roy Lichtenstein and Mimmo Paladino.

The garden is open for visitors from march to October every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

May you leave this unique garden with a happy heart!