Secret Garden in Boboli Opens to Public for First Time
In April and May 2023, the Giardino delle Camelie, located within Florence's Boboli Gardens, will be accessible to the public for the first time. Originally established in the mid-17th century as a personal retreat for Prince Mattias de' Medici, the garden later became known for its camellias. This opening comes after a restoration costing €875,000, supported by the Uffizi Galleries and the Tuscany Region's initiative 'Il Rinascimento in Toscana.' Guided visits, limited to 15 individuals per time slot, will occur from Tuesday to Sunday. This is part of a larger €50 million restoration effort for Boboli, announced in summer 2022. Furthermore, a donation exceeding €4.5 million from Veronica Atkins will facilitate the amphitheater's restoration, set to begin soon and last three years. The Boboli Gardens have held UNESCO World Heritage status since 2013.
Key facts
- Giardino delle Camelie opens to public for first time in April and May 2023.
- Garden created mid-17th century for Prince Mattias de' Medici.
- Restoration cost €875,000, funded by Uffizi Galleries and Tuscany Region.
- Visits guided, Tuesday to Sunday, no reservation, max 15 people per slot.
- Part of €50 million Boboli restoration plan announced summer 2022.
- Veronica Atkins donated over €4.5 million for amphitheater restoration.
- Amphitheater restoration to start in coming months, lasting three years.
- Boboli Gardens are UNESCO World Heritage since 2013.
Entities
Artists
- Niccolò Pericoli detto il Tribolo
- Bartolomeo Ammannati
- Bernardo Buontalenti
- Zanobi del Rosso
- Giovanni Michelucci
- Franco Zeffirelli
Institutions
- Gallerie degli Uffizi
- Regione Toscana
- UNESCO
Locations
- Giardino delle Camelie
- Boboli Gardens
- Florence
- Italy
- Palazzo Pitti
- Oltrarno
- Porta Romana