Boboli Gardens in Florence

Every visitor rightfully considers the Boboli Gardens in Florence the most beautiful in the world. Today, this park is actually one of the best preserved examples of garden and park art of the XVI and, in addition, bears the name of the open-air garden sculpture museum.

The slopes of the hills of Boboli sheltered the garden, which is located immediately behind the Pitti Palazzo, the residence of the Dukes of Tuscany Medici. The idea of its creation belongs to Eleanor of Toledo, the wife of the famous Duke Cosimo I. The arrangement was handled by Niccolo Tribolo, and after his death, the case was transferred to Bartolomeo Ammanati. This old Florentine park, as well as several centuries ago, will surprise anyone nowadays with its elegant sculptures and beautiful alleys, walking along which you can admire slender cypresses and powerful stone oaks.

Of particular interest is the amphitheatre, which is known for the first opera performances in the world.

There’s nothing better than visiting the Boboli Gardens on a hot summer day and relaxing around the soothing noise of the magnificent fountains.