Boboli Gardens & Bardini Garden, Florence
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Boboli Gardens - by Management
Description
The Boboli Gardens were designed in the mid-16th century for the Medici whose main residence was the Palazzo Pitti, next to it. It is very open with a long axis, statues scattered throughout as well as some fountains (e.g. the Fountain of Neptune and the Fountain of the Ocean) and caves such as the famous grotto realized by Bernardo Buontalenti The Bardini Garden is located between the Boboli Gardens and the Piazzale Michelangelo. The main design feature is its Baroque staircase that culminates with a small belvedere offering visitors a panoramic view of Florence. The Bardini Villa, next to the garden, was built in the 17th century and houses the Capucci Museum, the Annigoni Museum, and temporary exhibitions.
Access & Transport
The Piti Palace and Boboli Gardens are 300m south of the Ponte Vecchio. Buses C3 and C4 stop next to the entrance on Pitti Square. There is another entrance further south at Porta Romana Square. Entrance to the Bardini Garden is at Via dei Bardi 1 or Costa San Giorgio 2 Buses C3 and C4 also stop close by, next to Ponte alle Grazie.
Instructions & Recommendations
At the time of this review, the Porcelain Museum was closed for renovation. The entrance for the Bardini Garden is combined with that of the Boboli Garden. Opening hours are 10h to 19h/20h. Last admission to both gardens is 1h before closing time
Environmental & Social
Green attractions. Socially neutral.
Conclusion
Good if combined with the Palazzo Pitti but given the current lack of investment in the upkeep we would not make it a priority. Those looking for green spaces are better heading out to the Tuscan countryside!
Key positive
Photogenic
Good views over Florence
Key negative
Not well kept
Expensive entrance fees for gardens
Suitability
Wheelchair users will find it difficult to move along the gravel paths in both gardens. Same comment for strollers
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY08:15 - 18:30
TUESDAY08:15 - 18:30
WEDNESDAY08:15 - 18:30
THURSDAY08:15 - 18:30
FRIDAY08:15 - 18:30
SATURDAY08:15 - 18:30
SUNDAY08:15 - 18:30
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY08:15 - 16:30
TUESDAY08:00 - 16:30
WEDNESDAY08:00 - 16:30
THURSDAY08:00 - 16:30
FRIDAY08:00 - 16:30
SATURDAY08:00 - 16:30
SUNDAY08:00 - 16:30