It is known for its historical gardens and a collection of Mediterranean and exotic plant species.

The collection of cultivated species of plants, which is mostly located within the Renaissance garden, today amounts to about 465 taxa, which are classified into 111 families. According to the plant-geographic origin of the species, the largest number belongs to Mediterranean and European plants (31%), followed by Asian (22%), and a significant number of American plants (17%).

The Arboretum was established at the former land estate of the Dubrovnik patrician family Gučetić-Gozze in 1948 and has been protected by law as a monument of garden architecture.

On its 25.61 hectare area (64 acres), the Arboretum integrates several different units: the historical Renaissance garden and villa, the historical neo-romantic garden from the beginning of the 20th century, the historical olive grove, as well as the natural vegetation of the downy oak, the Aleppo pine and the Mediterranean cypress woods, mscchia and coastal rock vegetation.

The arboretum is open every day, throughout the year:

- from May to October: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m

- from November to April: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m

Phone: 020 751 019

E-mail: [email protected]

GRUŽ-TRSTENO-LOKRUM WITH THE NEW SHIP "LACROMA"

The ship Lacroma, which sails on the route Gruž-Trsteno-Lokrum-Gruž, with a capacity of 50 passengers, sails on a line that connects two protected areas, Arboretum Trsteno and Reserve Lokrum. Visitors will discover the rich natural and cultural heritage of some of the oldest protected areas in Croatia.

The ship Lacroma will sail four days a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months.

All necessary information about the trip is available via the official website and FB page: https://www.pvdp.hr/hr/vijesti and https://www.facebook.com/historical.gardens.dubrovnik.