The Boboli Gardens

The Boboli Gardens is to Florence what Hyde Park is to London - but with no ruling monarchy in Italy it can't be called a Royal Park.  It offers some spectacular panorama's, and for those that can brave the summer heat, the chance to look down onto Florence on one side, and onto the houses of the very rich, and probably famous, on the other.

The Boboli gardens can be found hidden behind the imposing facade of Palazzo Pitti, three minutes walk from the Ponte Vecchio. Its grounds feature a series of Roman sculptures and other artistic works as well as a beautiful Roman lake.

The garden was bought in 1550 by Eleonora di Toledo from the Pitti family. Through the ages the garden has suffered and flourished in keeping with the history of the town of Florence. It was not until the 19th Century that the garden provided a backdrop for open-air entertainment. In recent years, the grounds are used to host operatic concerts.

Opening Times

November February: 08.15 – 16.30
March: 08.15 – 17.30
April, May, September and October: 08.15 – 18.30
June August: 08.15 – 19.30
(Entry is permitted up to an hour before closing time)

Ticket prices

€ 6.00, booking (optional): Euro 3.00
50% reduction for 18-25 year olds from the European Union and for regular state teachers.
Tel. +39 055 29488

Where can it be found?

Boboli Gardens, Piazza Pitti, 1.