{"id":22882,"date":"2022-05-19T19:47:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T19:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=22882"},"modified":"2022-05-19T14:35:39","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T14:35:39","slug":"parks-in-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Parks in Florence That are Worth a Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Florence is known for elegant architecture, historic corners filled with mystery, and unbeatable art museums. But what about when you just need a breath of fresh air? Then it\u2019s time to bring some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-panini-florence\/\">city&#8217;s best panini<\/a> and wine to one of the amazing parks in Florence. It might not be the first city you think about for green areas, but the truth is this Renaissance capital has a number of beautiful parks which make you feel you\u2019ve stepped into a whole different world.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22894\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-22894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elena-popova-unsplash-boboli-gardens.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in a white dress walks through a tree-lined boulevard with statues on either side\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elena-popova-unsplash-boboli-gardens.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elena-popova-unsplash-boboli-gardens-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elena-popova-unsplash-boboli-gardens-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elena-popova-unsplash-boboli-gardens-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elena-popova-unsplash-boboli-gardens-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Florence has many picturesque parks, so make sure to bring your camera or phone! Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/-aabeyTeRkc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elena Popova<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s wander through some of the best parks in Florence.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67681949a40dd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67681949a40dd\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/#Giardino_delle_Rose\" title=\"Giardino delle Rose\">Giardino delle Rose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/#La_Cascina\" title=\"La Cascina\">La Cascina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/#Giardino_di_Villa_Strozzi_also_known_as_Il_Boschetto\" title=\"Giardino di Villa Strozzi (also known as Il Boschetto)\">Giardino di Villa Strozzi (also known as Il Boschetto)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/#Giardino_dellOrticultura\" title=\"Giardino dell&#8217;Orticultura\">Giardino dell&#8217;Orticultura<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/#Giardino_del_Bobolino\" title=\"Giardino del Bobolino\">Giardino del Bobolino<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/#Parco_di_Villa_Fabbricotti\" title=\"Parco di Villa Fabbricotti\">Parco di Villa Fabbricotti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/#Giardino_Bardini\" title=\"Giardino Bardini\">Giardino Bardini<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/#Giardino_di_Boboli\" title=\"Giardino di Boboli\">Giardino di Boboli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/#Valfonda\" title=\"Valfonda\">Valfonda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/parks-in-florence\/#Giardino_dellIris_for_a_special_spring_experience\" title=\"Giardino dell&#8217;Iris (for a special spring experience)\">Giardino dell&#8217;Iris (for a special spring experience)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giardino_delle_Rose\"><\/span>Giardino delle Rose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Viale Giuseppe Poggi<\/strong><br \/>\nRight around the corner from the popular panoramic spot Piazzale Michelangelo, you can find the Giardino delle Rose.<\/p>\n<p>It is a terraced garden filled with aromatic roses of all kinds. Plus, you\u2019ll get those same amazing views you catch from Piazzale Michelangelo. This is a park in Florence worth visiting any time of day, but watching the sunset is especially magical!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22893\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-22893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-polina-chistyakova-2815053-florence-parks.jpg\" alt=\"Rose garden in florence with many visitors who are relaxing on the grass\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-polina-chistyakova-2815053-florence-parks.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-polina-chistyakova-2815053-florence-parks-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-polina-chistyakova-2815053-florence-parks-748x1024.jpg 748w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-polina-chistyakova-2815053-florence-parks-768x1052.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-polina-chistyakova-2815053-florence-parks-1122x1536.jpg 1122w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Giardino delle Rose is a great place to take a break in Florence. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/aerial-photography-of-brown-and-white-houses-surrounded-by-trees-2815053\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polina Chistyakova<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Cascina\"><\/span>La Cascina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Piazzale delle Cascine<\/strong><br \/>\nOne of the largest parks in Florence, this is a large open green space where many go for sport and picnics. It is a popular spot among all ages. During the sunnier months, the long paved road running through the Cascina park is filled with rollerbladers and skaters alike. You can even rent a pair of skates if you would like to try gliding along the banks of the Arno.<\/p>\n<p>Down further into the park you will also find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lepavoniere.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Piscina La Pavoniere<\/a>, an outdoor pool surrounded by a relaxing green area with plenty of shade. There is even a little bar here, making it the perfect summer stop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> La Cascina also houses one of the top <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/food-markets-florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food markets in Florence<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giardino_di_Villa_Strozzi_also_known_as_Il_Boschetto\"><\/span>Giardino di Villa Strozzi (also known as Il Boschetto)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Via Pisana<\/strong><br \/>\nOn the opposite side of the Arno from the Cascine is a smaller, slightly wilder park. Giardino di Villa Strozzi is another spot loved by locals for its multi-purpose areas. There is a dog park, a playground, and a cultural center where outdoor events are often held in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Il Boschetto\u2019 might be a little quieter than other central parks in Florence, but since it is quite known by locals, it can get busy on the weekends!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22897\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-22897 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/matteo-vistocco-eD2da7Xt2s4-unsplash-giardino-dellorticultura.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman with a backpack wanders through a garden with blooming flowers\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/matteo-vistocco-eD2da7Xt2s4-unsplash-giardino-dellorticultura.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/matteo-vistocco-eD2da7Xt2s4-unsplash-giardino-dellorticultura-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/matteo-vistocco-eD2da7Xt2s4-unsplash-giardino-dellorticultura-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/matteo-vistocco-eD2da7Xt2s4-unsplash-giardino-dellorticultura-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/matteo-vistocco-eD2da7Xt2s4-unsplash-giardino-dellorticultura-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Wandering through Florence&#8217;s gardens is a must for all plant enthusiasts. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/eD2da7Xt2s4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matteo Vistocco<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giardino_dellOrticultura\"><\/span>Giardino dell&#8217;Orticultura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Via Vittorio Emanuele II<\/strong><br \/>\nOriginally a park for gardening \u2013 begun by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.societatoscanaorticultura.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Societ\u00e0 Toscana dell\u2019Orticultura<\/a> \u2013 there once were vines, fruit trees, and exotic plants. Today the garden is a little simpler, but still as beautiful. This relaxing meadow area has leafy trees that provide welcome relief from the summer sun. There are also plenty of playgrounds inside, and a great view of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Another curious element if you wander through this park &#8211; don\u2019t miss the gorgeous Tepidarium, built in the late 1880s.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-22915 size-full\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bradley-Griffin-florence-horticultural-park.jpg\" alt=\"A tall steel and glass structure reflects light at dusk with trees around\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bradley-Griffin-florence-horticultural-park.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bradley-Griffin-florence-horticultural-park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bradley-Griffin-florence-horticultural-park-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bradley-Griffin-florence-horticultural-park-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bradley-Griffin-florence-horticultural-park-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Horticultural Garden&#8217;s tepidarium, or greenhouse, is now used as an event center! You can also see it when visiting the park. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bwgtheatre\/11970373584\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bradley Griffin<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giardino_del_Bobolino\"><\/span>Giardino del Bobolino<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Viale Machiavelli<\/strong><br \/>\nGiardino del Bobolino is a free park in Florence near the Porta Romana area. It is a curated park with paths, designed staircases, and even fake grottoes. Though small, the design completely hides the outside city. You\u2019ll truly feel like you\u2019ve left Florence altogether!<\/p>\n<p>This park also tends to be quieter than the others, as it is a little off the usual visitor path.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22914\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-22914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Neeta-Lind-Viale-Machiavelli-Florence-park.jpg\" alt=\"A manicured garden with white rose bushes, green shrubs, a small staircase and a small statue\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Neeta-Lind-Viale-Machiavelli-Florence-park.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Neeta-Lind-Viale-Machiavelli-Florence-park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Neeta-Lind-Viale-Machiavelli-Florence-park-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Neeta-Lind-Viale-Machiavelli-Florence-park-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Neeta-Lind-Viale-Machiavelli-Florence-park-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Enjoy a slower pace at a park such as Giardino del Bobolino. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/neeta_lind\/36209217546\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neeta Lind<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parco_di_Villa_Fabbricotti\"><\/span>Parco di Villa Fabbricotti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Via Vittorio Emanuele II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This stop is actually made of three interconnected parks. When you enter the Park of Villa Fabbricotti, you\u2019ll also be able to wander through Giardino Baden Powell and Giardino del Museo Stibbert. These parks are a little out of Florence to the north, but this makes them even quieter to visit.<\/p>\n<p>Villa Fabbricotti itself is like walking into a fairy tale; you\u2019ll find ancient trees and a gorgeous villa, plus decorative temples and statues throughout the park. For those of you who have been to <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/visit-italy\/rome-travel-tips\/\">Rome<\/a>, it may remind you of Villa Borghese. This part of the park is great for having a little walk or relaxing with a book in one of the peaceful corners.<\/p>\n<p>Giardino Baden Powell is more known for its playground and picnic area. This park tends to be more lively on weekends, with families coming for a picnic. Finally, the Stibbert Garden is a creative area surrounding the museum with decorative elements and a recreation of an Egyptian temple.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giardino_Bardini\"><\/span>Giardino Bardini<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Via de&#8217; Bardi<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you are looking for the perfect place to take a break in Florence, Giardino Bardini makes a relaxing stop. Take a walk under the wisteria portico or grab a seat at the top of the staircase for a great view of Florence\u2019s Duomo. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villabardini.it\/en\/villa-garden\/garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giardino Bardini<\/a> is a gorgeous terraced garden across the Arno from the Ponte alle Grazie. This park is often overlooked; visitors tend to skip over it in favor of Piazzale Michelangelo or the Giardino di Boboli (Boboli Gardens).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22887\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-22887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/giuseppe-mondi-unsplash-parks-in-florence.jpg\" alt=\"A mountain view of Florence with green trees in the foreground with the Duomo in the background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/giuseppe-mondi-unsplash-parks-in-florence.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/giuseppe-mondi-unsplash-parks-in-florence-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/giuseppe-mondi-unsplash-parks-in-florence-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/giuseppe-mondi-unsplash-parks-in-florence-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/giuseppe-mondi-unsplash-parks-in-florence-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Florence has green areas here, there, and everywhere! Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/Qq1fwSLM0N0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giuseppe Mond\u00ec<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giardino_di_Boboli\"><\/span>Giardino di Boboli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Enter via Palazzo Pitti<\/strong><br \/>\nOf course we had to include this gorgeous park! Please note that this is the only park on our list that is not free &#8211; you have to buy an entrance ticket to go inside. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uffizi.it\/en\/boboli-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giardino di Boboli<\/a> is a classic on your visit to Florence, with extensive curated gardens that were built from the 16th to the 19th century.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the usual garden to sit in and relax, but rather it acts as an open-air museum. There are plenty of monuments, smaller villas, and gardens within the garden. An average visit takes about 2-3 hours.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22913\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-22913 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ieva-Haa-boboli-gardens.jpg\" alt=\"A large pool surrounded by stone statues and columns with trees in autumnal colors\" width=\"1200\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ieva-Haa-boboli-gardens.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ieva-Haa-boboli-gardens-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ieva-Haa-boboli-gardens-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ieva-Haa-boboli-gardens-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Did you know? The Boboli Gardens have been a public park since 1766! Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/125828976@N06\/16477169460\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ieva Haa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valfonda\"><\/span>Valfonda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Via Valfonda<\/strong><br \/>\nValfonda is a small park right near the main train station in Florence. The garden is attached to Villa Vittoria, which was built in 1520. It is free to visit. While it is quite small, it is a nice spot to take a little break before grabbing your train.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giardino_dellIris_for_a_special_spring_experience\"><\/span>Giardino dell&#8217;Iris (for a special spring experience)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Piazzale Michelangelo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Only open from April to May when the irises are in full bloom, this is a beautiful sight to see. If you happen to be visiting Florence during this time, you can visit the park for free to admire the multicolored iris collection.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22895\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-22895 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/amanda-dalbjorn-unsplash-piazzalle-michelangelo.jpg\" alt=\"Visitors look at the Florence skyline at dusk from Piazzale Michelangelo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/amanda-dalbjorn-unsplash-piazzalle-michelangelo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/amanda-dalbjorn-unsplash-piazzalle-michelangelo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/amanda-dalbjorn-unsplash-piazzalle-michelangelo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/amanda-dalbjorn-unsplash-piazzalle-michelangelo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/amanda-dalbjorn-unsplash-piazzalle-michelangelo-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The addition of spring irises make the view from Piazzale Michelangelo even more impressive. 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