Gardens of Lazio
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By Dion Protani
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Latest update: 23 January 2024
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The gardens of Lazio is a collection that can rival any of those in Italy's other nineteen regions. Among the collection are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, examples of Italian Renaissance gardens and something that belongs to a category all of its own.
Villa d'Este in the town of Tivoli has a strong claim to be called the most beautiful garden in Italy. Its extraordinary arrangement of fountains, pools and flowers is an all out assault on the senses. Smaller, more understated but no less beautiful is the garden of Villa Lante in the little town of Bagnaia close to Viterbo. |
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Villa d'este
Villa d'Este, Tivoli
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Villa Lante
Villa Lante, Bagnaia
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The garden that deserves a category all of its own is the Mostri Park at Bomarzo. Translating as "Park of the Monsters", it suits all age groups with its weird and wacky statues of animals, wonky houses and scary monsters. The town of Bomarzo where it's situated gets somewhat overshadowed by the park but is one of the most interesting Tuscia/Etruscan towns.
Villa Farnese in Caprarola is a stately home that lies off the beaten path but is great for a day trip from Rome. The palace itself has starred in recent TV series' about the Medici and the Borgias, with the garden appearing in many of those scenes.
The Garden of Ninfa has an almost mystical element to it which is perhaps strengthened by the fact it can only be visited by prior appointment, further adding to its lustre. The final "garden" on the list is Villa Adriana, close to Villa d'Este in Tivoli but perhaps more viewed as a Roman archaeological site than as a garden.
Villa Farnese in Caprarola is a stately home that lies off the beaten path but is great for a day trip from Rome. The palace itself has starred in recent TV series' about the Medici and the Borgias, with the garden appearing in many of those scenes.
The Garden of Ninfa has an almost mystical element to it which is perhaps strengthened by the fact it can only be visited by prior appointment, further adding to its lustre. The final "garden" on the list is Villa Adriana, close to Villa d'Este in Tivoli but perhaps more viewed as a Roman archaeological site than as a garden.
Mostri Park - Bomarzo Gardens
Mostri Park - Bomarzo Gardens, Lazio
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Villa Farnese (Caprarola)
Villa Farnese, Caprarola
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Garden of Ninfa
Garden of Ninfa, Lazio
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Villa Adriana
Villa Adriana, Tivoli
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