Giardino delle rose, Rose garden with city panorama in Florence, Italy.
The garden displays 400 varieties of roses across terraced levels on the hillside, complemented by 1,200 botanical species including lemon trees.
Architect Giuseppe Poggi designed this garden in 1865 for the municipality of Florence when the city became the capital of unified Italy.
Ten bronze sculptures by Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon integrate with the garden spaces, creating a dialogue between art and nature.
Located at Viale Giuseppe Poggi 2, the garden opens daily from 9 AM, with closing times varying between 5 PM in winter and 8 PM in summer.
The garden includes a Japanese Shorai oasis, designed by Yasuo Kitayama and donated by Florence's sister city Kyoto and the Kodai-Ji temple.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1865
GPS coordinates: 43.76306,11.26278
Latest update: May 16, 2025 17:49
Florence displays Renaissance architecture and art at every street corner. The city features 15th-century buildings, churches with marble facades, and museums 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.
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