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This Biodiversity Valley is a branch of the “Lorenzo Rota” Botanical Garden in Bergamo, located in Astino, next to the former monastery (now a cultural centre), and the Linificio e Canapificio Nazionale (National Linen and hemp mill).

It covers 2.22 acres dedicated to food plants with 300 species and over 1500 varieties. They are seasonally organized, including the most rustic and the tropical ones in pots, such as tomatoes, corn, potatoes, vines, beans, quinoa, amaranth, wheat, rice, salad, beets, etc.

A leaflet with the map is available at the entrance to the Botanical Garden, in Italian, English and German. The visit can take advantage of multimedia content, while the “Smile Visit app” offers a lot of information about the Biodiversity Valley and the different routes in Val d’Astino.

Dogs are allowed only when on a leash, but not on the main routes.

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