Archive for 'Parks & Gardens in Italy'

  

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Views from Villa Carlotta
Photo credits: Fuljack / CC BY-SA 4.0

Those who find a villa in Lake Como will quickly discover that one of the best activities to be enjoyed in the area is to take a boat trip over the glittering waters of the lake, out to one of the islands or lakeside locations that are occupied by a stunning luxurious historic villa. There, you can spend a lovely day wandering through gorgeous interiors adorned with great works of art and explore fragrant and elaborate formal gardens framed by remarkable lake views. Among the several examples of excellent options on hand, Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo may have the dreamiest gardens and quite possibly the most incredible art collection, featuring works by Canova, Francesco Hayez, Bertel Thorvaldsen, and Giovanni Migliara…

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Posted in: Architectural Gems, Lakes, Localities, Lombardy, Museums & Galleries, Northwest Italy, Parks & Gardens, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, July 13, 2023
View from the Boboli Gardens

Florence, as we have noted before, is famous as the birthplace of the Renaissance and for her museums. However, in addition to incredible works of art indoors, many of the former palaces and historic architectural gems also boast gardens outdoors that are works of art in their own right. In fact, Florence is a great city to visit if you love admiring great gardens and beautiful blooms and if you enjoy taking a breather to wander or lounge in pretty parks.


Among the array of incredible parks and gardens that are open to the public in the city, the resplendent Boboli Gardens stands out as utterly magical and unforgettable – a must for any garden enthusiast who has booked a vacation rental in Florence!

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Posted in: Florence, Localities, Parks & Gardens, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, February 5, 2021
Cascine Park
Many imagine indoor spaces when thinking of a vacation in Florence: museums, boutiques, palaces, churches, restaurants, cafes, bars, and more. However, if you have found a villa in Florence and are spending some time exploring the birthplace of the Renaissance and the capital of Tuscany, you will quickly find that the outdoor space of Florence are equally captivating and impressive. The palaces that are dotted throughout the city often still have beautiful and historic gardens that can be visited, piazzas are lined with cafes for coffee-sipping and people watching and house lively markets at certain days and times of the week, the ancient streets are full of things to see with architectural and artistic gems framing your vision as you walk about, and there are endless parks, walks, and more to be explored. One of the most beautiful of all of these outdoor spaces in Florence, however, has to be the Parco delle Cascine, or Cascine Park.

Cascine Park is located along the north bank of the Arno and stretches from the centre of the city to where the Mugnon and Arno meet. Stretching over a whopping 160 hectares (or 395 acres), the park dates back to 1563, when Cosimo I de' Medici created the space as a farming and hunting estate for the ruling Medici family. In fact, the name of the park itself comes from the old Italian work, “cascio,” which means bovine livestock from which the production of butter and cheese is intended.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Florence, Localities, Markets, Parks & Gardens, Tourist Attractions