
4.5 ·
Climb into Giardino Bardini, a hillside garden above the Arno with a restored villa at its heart. Stroll its terraced paths, then settle on the cafe terrace to take in Florence spread out below.
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Giardino Bardini spreads across a steep Oltrarno slope beneath a restored 17th-century villa that houses museums and art exhibitions. Paths wind up and down through terraces, flower beds and shaded stretches, rewarding the effort with some of the best panoramas over the city's rooftops.
A cafe terrace with shady seating makes a natural pause point. Visitors especially mention the spring blooms and the fragrance along the paths.
Count on about an hour, with some steep sections where assistance is available for those who need it.
Giardino Bardini spreads across a steep Oltrarno slope beneath a restored 17th-century villa that houses museums and art exhibitions. Paths wind up and down through terraces, flower beds and shaded stretches, rewarding the effort with some of the best panoramas over the city's rooftops.
A cafe terrace with shady seating makes a natural pause point. Visitors especially mention the spring blooms and the fragrance along the paths.
Count on about an hour, with some steep sections where assistance is available for those who need it.
Duration
1h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Intensity
Moderate walking
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Reviews
Loved it here. The cafe terrace has comfortable shady seating that provides a beautiful uninterruped veiw of the city, best enjoyed with drink(or two) in hand. Its very steep but there is assistance for the leas able. Highly recommend as a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours.
Sean Saunders
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