Giardino di Boboli

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  • Address
    behind Palazzo Pitti, Viale dei Cipressi, San Niccoló
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  • Phone
    055 265 15 18
  • Transport
    bus: D

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Lonely Planet review

The Boboli Gardens were laid out in a blend of Mannerist and Baroque styles in the 16th century as a backyard for Cosimo I and his ailing wife in Palazzo Pitti. Dotted with fountains, ponds and statuary, it is a beautiful green haven in which you will also find the Museo delle Porcellane and the restored 18th-century Kaffeehaus, perfect for a cuppa.

There's heaps to see in the gardens and they provide a charming setting for classical music concerts and other shows on some summer evenings. Check the local listings and ask at tourist information for details.