Giardino delle rose, Rose garden with city panorama in Florence, Italy.
Giardino delle rose is a rose garden in Florence laid out on terraced levels along a hillside, housing more than 400 varieties of roses and many other plant species. The terraces offer views of the city and surrounding countryside from different vantage points.
The garden was designed in 1865 by architect Giuseppe Poggi when Florence became the capital of unified Italy. This founding period shaped its design as a green space for the growing city.
Bronze sculptures by Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon are scattered throughout the site, creating a conversation between art and nature. They encourage visitors to discover the artworks while walking through the garden.
The garden is located at Viale Giuseppe Poggi and is open daily to visitors. During warmer months the visiting hours are longer, so arriving early in the morning offers a quieter experience.
The garden includes a Japanese oasis area designed by Yasuo Kitayama and donated by Kyoto, Florence's sister city, along with the Kodai-Ji temple. This section blends Japanese garden traditions with the Italian setting.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1865
GPS coordinates: 43.76306,11.26278
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
Florence displays Renaissance architecture and art at every street corner. The city features 15th-century buildings, churches with marble facades, and museums filled with old master paintings. The Arno River divides the city while Ponte Vecchio spans across. From the hills, views extend over the red roofs and the cathedral dome. This collection leads to places where history, architecture, and city life come together. Piazzale Michelangelo offers a panoramic view over the entire city. The Uffizi Gallery houses paintings by Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci. Boboli Gardens spread behind Pitti Palace across several terraces. The Basilica of Santa Croce preserves the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Mercato Centrale brings locals and visitors together over fresh produce and local specialties. Each location shows a different aspect of the city, from its public squares to its quiet chapels.
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San Miniato al Monte
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National Central Library of Florence
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Giardino Bardini
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Ponte alle Grazie
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Museo Bardini
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San Salvatore al Monte
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Tower of San Niccolò
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Cardinal of Portugal's Chapel
432 m
Giardino dell'Iris
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Palazzo Serristori, Oltrarno
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Palazzo Mozzi
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Porte San Miniato
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Stories of the life of S. Benedict
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Pescaia di San Niccolò
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Palazzo Torrigiani Del Nero
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Casa Siviero
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Palazzo Gianni Vegni
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Palazzina Brogi
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Palazzo Nasi
441 m
Palazzo Jennings Riccioli
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Palazzo Demidoff-Amici
257 m
Palazzo Stiozzi Ridolfi
316 m
Palazzo dei Vescovi a San Miniato al Monte
444 m
Palazzina Pontenani
463 m
Palazzo Guasconi
422 m
Palazzo Ricasoli Scroffa
486 m
Palazzo Bombicci Pontelli
461 mReviews
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