Parks of Florence Walking Tour, Florence

Enjoy your free morning or afternoon at the beautiful parks in Florence, surrounded by the Tuscan countryside. Take your time to buy some delicious local snacks from one of the markets in the center, and then head out for a leisurely walk through open parks and gardens. Most of the larger gardens are on the south side of the Arno River, including the Boboli Gardens and the Giardino delle Rose (Rose Garden), known as a beautiful sunset spot.

Discover nature and art inside this historic city and enjoy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets. The parks are places to find tranquility and spend quality time admiring the architecture and landscape designs inspired by Renaissance Florence. Pause for a picnic, enjoy a coffee, or indulge in an Aperitivo to conclude your day. 

Suggested Parks to Visit:

• The Boboli Gardens are situated across the Ponte Vecchio bridge and behind the Pitti Palace. Originally commissioned by the Medici family, the 111-acre grounds are now an open-air museum filled with statues, grand fountains, and ornately designed hidden gardens. It's easy to spend many hours wandering around, so we recommend picking up a map and making the most of your time here! Don't miss the Artichoke Fountain,  Buontalenti Grotto, and the Giardino del Cavaliere (Knight’s Garden) during your visit.
  
  
• Above the famous Piazzale Michelangelo is the Rose Garden. From here, you'll spot iconic buildings in the Florence skyline, most prominently the Duomo. It's an idyllic place to relax and take some beautiful photos. This small and immaculately kept area has hundreds of different roses, lemon trees, and even a Japanese garden donated by Florence’s twin city, Kyoto.
  
  
• At the opposite end of Piazzale Michelangelo is a garden dedicated to the iris flower. In the Iris Garden, you'll find 250 endangered species of the iris plant in a setting that takes you away from a city atmosphere. The garden is open from the end of April to May when the Iris flowers bloom.  

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