Tuscany Travel Guide

The Gardens of Florence are sprouting their first buds as spring is upon us. Here are the gardens with great displays of flowers. View from Giardino delle Rose Giardino delle Rose (Rose Garden) is one the most scenic gardens since it faces the backdrop of the city. This garden is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from October to Marzo: 9:30am-dusk and April to September: 9:30am-7pm. Read the rest of this article... Read More

Parco di Montececeri is a park that was discovered in the early 20th century. It is famous for its sandstone known as “pietra fiesolana” or the stone of Fiesole. It has been used by sculptors since the 15th century. Pietra fiesolana was used in creating monuments and buildings during the reign of the Medici family. At one point, the Medici family banned people from the quarries but only using the stone for Florentine monuments. Today, Parco di... Read More

Summer time in Florence is the perfect time to see all the gardens that flourish in Florence. Giardino delle Rose is just one of these gorgeous gardens. The city of Florence commissioned the architect Giuseppe Poggi to develop the Rose Garden. When the city became the owner of about one hectare of land, the Rose Garden was planted. In 1895 the garden was opened to the public. Today, the botanical garden has about 1000 species of plants. Giardino delle... Read More