Natura Croatica Issue number: Natura Croatica, Vol. 22 No.2

Porečki botanički vrt, priča stara jedno stoljeće

Authors: Barbara Sladonja, Elena Poropat Pustijanac

Authors and affiliation

  • Barbara Sladonja Poreč Institute of Agriculture and Tourism, K. Huguesa 8, HR-52 440 Poreč, Croatia
  • Elena Poropat Pustijanac Museum of the Poreč Territory, Decumanus 9, HR-52 440 Poreč, Croatia

Abstract

Despite the story of the Poreč Botanic Garden being constantly featured in local monographs, books and in the lore of the local people, the history and circumstances that led to the establishment and decline of the Poreč Botanical Garden were never completely clarified. The aim of this research was to find records of its existence, determine the place and time of its origin, identify the persons responsible and explain the circumstances threatening the loss of the last remains of the garden. The result have shown that Poreč had a botanical garden a century ago, and point out the urgent need for its preservation and restoration.

Keywords

Poreč botanical garden, park architecture, horticulture, education, Croatia