A less known destination aside from the magnificent Florence Duomo, the Piazza Michelangelo, or even it’s next door neighbor, the Palazzo Pitti. The Boboli Gardens is directly behind the Palace, and is a place you should give a try.

If you are visiting the Palazzo Pitti, then you should hop on and proceed to the Boboli Gardens. Whereas Palazzo Pitti is a movie of vintage brown, it might be a great idea to finally let your sight turn to some green.

Palazzo Pitti

The garden was residence to the Medici family, and no other people were granted access. It houses sculptures dating back to the 16th century, but my favorite part was the panoramic view across the city. During autumn or spring, lounging around on the green field of the gardens makes a beautiful day out with family and friends. Try not to do it under Italy’s scorching August weather, though.

Its vast 45,000 square metres area is not an easy feat to complete without a bottle of water, so make sure you have one in your backpack. Take your time strolling around. Not only will you find sculptures, you’ll also find architectures and fountains that altogether create a lavish layout to view. The amphiteatre is not a feat to be taken lightly.

The centre of the amphiteatre is the Ancient Egyptian Boboli Obelisk, brought directly from Villa Medici in Rome.

The Fountain of Neptune is located at the end of the Amphiteatre, with a bronze statue of Neptune by Lorenzi. The fountain was built at the same time with its more famous partner Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati, located in Palazzo Vecchio.

Another sight not to be missed is the Grotto by Buontalenti. It is then right next to the sculpture of the famous Dwarf Morgante.

While this garden might not be as grand and breathtaking as the Florence Duomo, nor is it as lively as the Piazza della Signoria, it’s a new thing to try: getting lost in a garden in Florence.

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