The botanic garden of Pietra Corva

The botanic garden of Pietra Corva is located in the village of Romagnese (in the province of Pavia, Italy). Its setting is at the foot of Monte Pietra di Corvo, at 930 m, in the mountain region of Oltrepò Pavese ("Land beyond the Po River") which belongs to the Northern Apennines. It was founded by Dr. Antonio Ridella and it covers 3 hectare of land. The flora of this garden belongs mostly to the montane, subalpine and alpine zones of the Alps. Nevertheless it is also possible to see numerous species belonging to the Apennines, the Pyrenees and other mountain ranges worldwide. Here you may find some outstanding communities of particular genuses (Primula, Saxifraga, Gentiana, Iris, etc.).

The Botanical Garden is open from 2 June to 30 September 2026, every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Admission is granted through a virtual ticket, which must be purchased exclusively online. For any clarification regarding the purchase procedure, visitors are invited to contact the staff at the Visitor Centre.

For safety reasons, visitors are strongly advised not to begin or conduct the visit independently. Please report your presence to the staff, who will provide all necessary information, including updates on trail accessibility and conditions.

Visitors are advised to wear suitable clothing for mountain excursions, including appropriate footwear (such as trekking boots or sports shoes). Protection against sun and rain is also recommended.

The Garden offers free Wi-Fi access: visitors simply need to activate the connection on site using any mobile device. A number of tablets, already configured for the visit, are also available.

The recommended duration for a complete visit is approximately 45 minutes. Last admission is at 5:15 p.m., except in cases where scheduled events or activities are taking place.

Dogs are allowed, provided they are kept on a leash at all times.

Whenever visitors’ attention is required (for example near closing time, in the event of weather alerts, or at the beginning of shared activities), staff will issue a notice by ringing a bell. In such cases, visitors are required to gather in the area in front of the Visitor Centre.

For any further requests or assistance, visitors are invited to contact the staff.

The Management declines all responsibility in cases of non-compliance with these guidelines.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Opening hours

Every Saturday and Sunday in June, July and August from 10 to 6 p.m.

PIETRA CORVA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Ticketed Entry

Admission to the Botanical Garden is subject to the payment of an entrance ticket, under the following conditions:

Children and youth up to 18 years of age and adults over 65: free admission.
Residents in the territory of the Mountain Community of Oltrepò Pavese: free admission.
Adults from 18 to 64 years of age: €3

Admission will be free for all visitors on the first Sunday of every month.

The entrance ticket can be paid by remittance to the Province of Pavia via bank transfer: IBAN IT18P0538711306000049373387.

Visitors must show proof of payment to the volunteers on duty at the Garden. They must also show, upon any request by the volunteers, the documents proving their exemptions.

Visiting hours: Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (continuous hours).
Weekday visits are possible for organized groups (at least 10 people) upon prior request (at least 15 days in advance).