THE HORTICULTURE GARDEN IN FLORENCE

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Visit the Horticulture Garden in Florence: a green pearl in the cradle of Renaissance

The tepidarium in Florence, the big liberty style greenhouse in iron and glass, designed by architect Roster at the end of the 19^th century.

The Orti del Parnaso, the wonderful terrace overlooking a breath-taking panorama of Florence.

The fountain of the Dragon, or the snake, that sneaks in with its tail of stone starting from the highest part of the garden and ending with its big mouth wide open. A reference to the myth of Python, the monstrous snake son of Gaia, whose noxious breath could putrefy, pyzein in Greek, all the plants. It was killed by Apollo on the Mount Parnassus, the mountain sacred to the God and his nine Muses.

The garden “Giardino dei Giusti” in Florence, dedicated to The Righteous Amongst The Nations, those who risked their lives to save other humans from persecution, genocides and violence. Among them, the cyclist Gino Bartali, that during the Nazi invasion rescued many Jewish people from persecution. A fascinating and romantic place that will reveal unexpected glimpses of Florence.

The flood of people during the two major trading exhibitions which are dedicated to all kinds of plants, from the most simple to the most rare and valued, taking place in spring and autumn.

The nice walk on the pathways under the lindens.

All of this makes the Garden of Horticulture in Florence a green pearl in the heart of the city, perfect for summer nights.

An itinerary not to be missed during your stay. Beautiful places to visit in Florence where you can stop for the happy hour or just to relax.

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