The tropical forest of Merano – The Press

The Gardens of Sissi, already awarded as International Garden of the Year 2013, to be hosting this season with a greenhouse full of exotic plants terrarium

And ‘where the majestic Southern Alps meet the Mediterranean vegetation and located Merano, extraordinary place where the city and the natural environment match perfectly. The beautiful town in South Tyrol offers visitors endless possibilities for recreation in every season of the year, from wellness to food, from culture to sport, the fun is guaranteed for all. Among the many wonders of Merano there are the famous Gardens Sissi , which was awarded the prize of the Year 2013 International Garden .

These are the gardens surrounding the Castel Trauttmandorf, known for hosting the Empress Sissi during two of the four stays of care spent in Merano extended over an area of ​​12 hectares, meet in a natural amphitheater exotic landscapes and Mediterranean in over 80 garden, where flowering plants from all over the world. Among the novelties of this season there is another pearl to enrich the gorgeous scenery that provides the Castle Traumattmansdorff or terrarium with a new greenhouse, where the visitor will have the feeling of going into a tropical forest plants including cocoa, coffee, pineapple and sugar cane.

The environment is very particular, and in this place are also disclosed anecdotes and trivia about the exotic plants from different parts of the world while you admire the terrarium home to rare insects and lizards typical of this habitat. The structure, 30 meters long and 15 high, fits ideally into the surrounding forests of the world and stands majestically from the earth to the sky with its irregular silhouette that recalls the silhouette of the mountains of the Texel Group, the mountain range that Merano protects from the cold winds of the north and the surrounding gardens.

Through a sophisticated lighting system automated and controlled by sensors, the glass plates inclined otherwise protect the entire surface of the emissions from sunburn, also assisted from a technological climate control system that constantly recreates the most suitable habitat for the life of these plants. The structure is completely eco-friendly and ensures that rainwater harvesting is used for the irrigation of the plants themselves. The entrance fee is 11 € , the family ticket which includes 2 adults and children under 18 25 € for over 65 9.50 eur or. Children, teenagers, students and disabled 8 € . Information www.trauttmansdorff.it