ABOUT US

A PLACE WHERE

ART, NATURE AND ETHICS MEET

Horti is a 35,000 square metre park that the Almo Collegio Borromeo of Pavia has redeveloped as a public space where natural habitats, contemporary art, cultural reflection, ethical commitment, equity and social inclusion intertwine. This area, once dedicated to cultivation for the College's students, is now a place for social interaction, creativity and knowledge, born from the belief that beauty has a redeeming and pedagogical power.

Horti is a nature park. Thanks to new water paths, flower meadow areas, the planting of thousands of new plants and shrubs, and the installation of bird feeders and nests, insect houses and beehives, it encloses various natural habitats to safeguard biodiversity.

Horti is also a garden of art: in dialogue with nature and the pre-existing historical and archaeological architecture, it features works of art by some of the most significant artists of our time.

Finally, Horti is an ethical project because it promotes social inclusion, solidarity, the defence of sustainability and equity, in a network with the territory.

The park experience is enriched by initiatives and conferences, workshops and open meetings that create an open dialogue with all citizens. The cultural programme is coordinated by Horti in collaboration with the Student Collective of the Collegio Borromeo.