Gardens of Bomarzo, Sculpture garden and historical park museum in Bomarzo, Italy.
The park contains large stone sculptures carved from volcanic rock, depicting mythological figures, monsters, and architectural elements across 3 hectares of woodland.
Prince Pier Francesco Orsini commissioned architect Pirro Ligorio to design and construct this garden in 1547 following the death of his wife Giulia Farnese.
The garden represents Mannerist artistic expression through stone sculptures that deliberately ignore conventional aesthetic rules to create unexpected visual experiences.
The park welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM until sunset, with wheelchair-accessible paths throughout the grounds and receives 120,000 visitors annually.
Two sphinx statues mark the entrance, bearing poetic inscriptions that guide visitors through a symbolic journey of philosophical and spiritual contemplation.
Location: Bomarzo
Inception: 1548
Founders: Pier Francesco Orsini
Architectural style: mannerism
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Località Giardino 1, 01020 Bomarzo 01020
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-sunset
Phone: +390761924029
Email: info@parcodeimostri.com
Website: http://bomarzo.net
GPS coordinates: 42.49163,12.24757
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
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