Lemon House, Historical orangery in Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy
The Lemon House features rectangular architecture with large glass windows and grey stone columns designed for citrus cultivation.
Architect Zanobi del Rosso constructed this orangery in 1777 to protect the Medici citrus collection during winter months.
The structure exemplifies the relationship between architecture and nature in 18th-century Tuscan design, combining functionality with architectural precision.
Visitors can access the Lemon House by purchasing tickets to the Boboli Gardens at the main entrance of the complex.
The orangery houses an original collection of 18th-century terracotta pots used for traditional citrus cultivation methods.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1770s
Architects: Zanobi del Rosso
GPS coordinates: 43.76306,11.24580
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:30
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