Inside this garden lies the Buontalenti grotto (1583-1593). Decorated with Mannerist-style scenes from Greek and Roman mythology, the grotto includes copies of Michelangelo's famous Slave series, the originals of which were transferred to the Galleria dell'Accademia. In the 17th Century, the garden was extended as far as the Porta Romana, adding the Vasca d'Isola (pond) at the centre with a fountain and a statue of Neptune. In the late 18th century, Zanobi del Rosso built the Kaffehaus pavilion. Admission: EUR 6 and includes entry to the Museo delle Porcellane, Galleria del Costume, Museo degli Argenti and the Museo e Galleria Mozzi Bardini.
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A jewel in Florence!
Dont miss this place. Its a nice break from the crowds and museums. The palace is every bit as ornate in art as the Vatican in Rome. This is a ...
The palace is great, the gardens could be better
The palace/museum is one of the best in Florence! The gardens I thought were a little run down, and for the 8 euro per person charge, i expecte...
so so
Was there summer 2001. Maybe it's improved since. We thought the place was run down- not much going on- you "got" the general idea of what the ...
Beautiful, Beautiful!!
Last spring I visited my sister in Florence and Boboli Gardens was absolutely beautiful. After walking around for awhile, we just sat in the gr...
well done!!
i loved it very very intersesting and good fun. a chance to muck about with my mates!!!!!!!!!!! a lovey exprience fab fab fab i loved the paint...
Most beautiful garden ever!
My husband and I went to the gardens as an after thought after trying to get into the art galleries and museums (all of which had extremely lon...
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