Giardino Roccioso, Rock garden in San Salvario, Turin, Italy
Giardino Roccioso is a rock garden within Parco del Valentino, where plants grow among stone formations and winding paths. The space displays different plant species adapted to various conditions, creating natural landscapes throughout.
The garden was created as part of Parco del Valentino to provide residents with natural spaces. Its development reflects Turin's tradition of creating green areas within urban settings.
The name reflects the rocky landscape that shapes the visitor experience, with stone formations guiding you through different garden zones. The arrangement of rocks and plants creates a natural flow that invites exploration.
The garden is easily accessible on foot and connects with the larger park, which offers seating areas. Wear comfortable shoes, as paths are uneven and wind between stones.
Many plants here are specially adapted to rocky, dry conditions and grow nowhere else in the park. These specialized species create small ecosystems with their own weather patterns.
Location: Turin
GPS coordinates: 45.05019,7.68435
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:05
Turin sits along the Po River with hills rising on the horizon. The city combines Roman remains, baroque palaces, neoclassical churches and 20th-century buildings. Wide streets cross the center, arcades provide shade and shops line the sidewalks. Parks stretch along the riverbanks while basilicas and viewpoints occupy the hills above. The Mole Antonelliana rises above the rooftops and now houses a museum. Piazza San Carlo and Piazza Castello are large open squares lined with cafés and historic facades. Valentino Park follows the river with paths, gardens and Castello del Valentino. The Palatine Towers show Roman walls, while Palazzo Madama blends medieval and baroque elements. The Royal Theatre and the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista stand near the narrow lanes of the Quadrilatero Romano, where markets and small shops fill the streets. Via Roma connects shopping districts to Porta Nuova railway station. Mercato di Porta Palazzo is a large market with stalls full of food and everyday goods.
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