Medieval Secret Gardens that You Can't Miss in Florence

Speaking of Florence, the cradle of renaissance, people will think of the magnificent Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower (Santa Maria del Fiore), varieties of ancient bridges and dazzling museums.

Release time : 2021-02-07 16:08:36

source : Florence Tourism Bureau

Palace's facade; Entrance D is close to Porta Romana, an ancient city gate; Entrance B, next to Fortezza Belvedre, welcomes self-driving tourists for there is a small parking lot outside the entrance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, only the entiries of the Pitti Palace and Annalena are open now, and the Porcelain Museum remains closed.

Bardini Garden (Giardino Bardini)

The Bardini Garden, named after an art collector, is not far away from the east side of Boboli Gardens. It is small and beautifully designed. The entire garden presents perfect geometric patterns. It's located on a small hill with a panoramic view of the entire city. An ancient stone path there and the typical mountain garden fully show the features of Italian gardens on mountains. The Bardini Garden will showcase the greatest beauty when wisteria flowers are in full bloom in the early summer.

Address: Costa S.Giorgio, 2

Tickets: Visitors can also tour the Bardini Garden after purchasing the ticket to Boboli Gardens.

Opening Hours:

Open: 8:30 a.m. (Monday to Friday)

Close: 4:30 p.m. (November to February, Monday to Friday) 5:30 p.m. (March to October, according to the sunset, Monday to Friday)

Rose Garden (Giardino delle rose)

The Rose Garden was designed by Giuseppe Poggi, commissioned by the City of Florence. This amazing garden has various types of roses. Besides, it's next to the spacious Michelangelo Square, or Piazzale Michelangelo. If you come here for the natural beauty, then you can have a panoramic view of the entire city. While watching the wonderful scenery, you can record the moment by taking photos.

Address: Viale Giuseppe Poggi, 2

Tickets: Free

Opening Hours: Anytime

Iris Gardens (Giardino dell'Iris)

The city flower of Florence is the iris. Irises can be seen everywhere in this garden. Both ancient buildings and delicate crafts are emblazoned with a typical and allegoric iris logo. As the city flower, the iris naturally needs a themed garden to show its