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Giardino di Boboli
The Boboli gardens are spread out along the scenic Palazzo Pitti, and were created at the request of the Medici family in 1500. The gardens still retain a Renaissance lay-out and atmosphere, and include an amphitheatre, the Grotta del Buontalenti and several statues. The Grotta del Buontalenti is a grotto built between 1583 - 1593 and is covered with scenes from Greek and Roman mythology. The gardens were expanded in the 17th century, and the pond and the decorative fountain were added during this period.
Opening times: Daily 9 am - sunset, closed the first and last Mon of every month
Entrance price: € 2.50
Orto Botanico
These fascinating historic botanic gardens contain more than 6,000 kinds of plants from all over the world. The gardens were originally created in the 16th century under the direction of Cosimo I de’ Medici, and designed by Niccolo Tribolo. They were extremely innovative for the time, and one of the first botanic gardens in the world. Since the 16th century, many famous botanists have made their own contributions, the result of which is a truly unique and beautiful combination of plants.
Opening times: Mon, Wed and Fri 9 am - 12 pm
Via Pier Antonio Micheli 3
50121
Florence
Parco delle Cascine
This is the largest park in Florence, stretching over 118 hectacres. It is a popular hang out for families on the weekends and is always full of joggers and the occasional horse back riders. On market days (Tuesday and Sunday) the park becomes particulary busy and festive, as everyone saunters through. The east side of the park includes a swimming pool that is open during the summer and there is also an amphitheatre on the west side, where many concerts and dance performances are held.
Piazza Vittorio Veneto
50144
Florence
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