Boboli Gardens Tickets

The Kaffeehaus, which was constructed in the gardens between the years 1774 and 1785, is a major attraction for visitors. On their strolls, the members of the court would stop here to warm up with a mug of hot chocolate.

Located in a tiny garden next to the wall of San Giorgio Convent, the Grotto di Madama was constructed sometime between 1553 and 1555. Davide Fortini designed it, and it has elements like a marble floor, animal sculptures set among fake stalactites, and a stone framework.

Around the same time that the Annalena building and the Boboli Gardens entrance gateway were built, this grotto was carved out of the rock to connect the Sundial building to the Court Theater. The sculptures of Adam and Eve by Michalenagelo are displayed on a rectangular pedestal inside this grotto, hence the name Grotto of Adam and Eve.

The purpose of the 1777–1778-era Lemon House, which was constructed specifically to house the citrus trees that spent the winter in the Boboli Gardens' Island Garden, was to provide shelter for the trees during the harsh winter months. It has been kept in use as a greenhouse, and now houses more than 500 citrus trees and four large rose beds in its exterior garden.

The Buontalenti Grotto, also known as the Grotto Grande, is a well-known attraction in the Boboli Gardens. It can be found to the north of the gardens, close to where the Vasari Corridor enters the grounds. In 1551, work began on it so that the garden and Palazzo Vecchio would have a reliable source of water.

The amphitheater at the base of the hill behind Pitti Palace is one of the first sights visitors to the Boboli Gardens will see. It was built out of leftover stones from the palace's construction on the hillside and adorned with classical sculptures. In 1789, an Egyptian spire was transported from Luxor and installed at the site's center.

The Viale dei Cipressi is lined with tree limbs that have been fashioned into both narrow and wide walkways and arches. Cerchiate is the name given to these buildings, which made their debut in 1612. After serving as a cover for the plants, it is now positioned to shield guests from the sun and provide a peaceful atmosphere.

The Garden of Ganymede, which was added to the Boboli Gardens in the 1770s, is a popular spot for people-watching from the nearby Kaffeehaus. On a hilltop, with perfectly symmetrical stairways and terraces, sits the garden and its world-famous Ganymede Fountain. With Boboli Gardens tickets spend some time here taking in the scenery and relaxing in the lovely garden.

After taking in the sights at the Cerchiate Garden, head west along Cypress Lane to the Upper Botanical Garden. A wide variety of exotic plants, including pineapples, can be found here in the many ponds specifically designed for them. This garden was expanded from the original Boboli Gardens in the 17th century, and its design dates back to the middle of the 19th century.

Between 1527 and 1530, the Knight's Building stood proudly atop the Rampart. The building's name, Malatesta Baglioni's Palace, comes from the fact that the knight lived there. The construction of the Rampart began in 1927, during the city of Florence's siege.

The Garden of Camellias was constructed to link Prince Mattias de Medici's private quarters in the southern wing of Palazzo Pitti with the Boboli Gardens but in 1688, it underwent a major restructuring. With their sudden rise to fame at the end of the 1700s, the Camellias planted this garden.

This sprawling complex extends from the southern end of Boboli Garden to the northern end of Viale Machiavelli. It was designed to be a state-of-the-art facility for the royal stables and carriages.

The Viottolone is a long, steeply sloping avenue that provides access to the Porta Romana subway station. Several tunnels and terraces provide shady spots perfect for relaxing or reading a book. The Isolotto pond can be found at the end of this avenue, which is lined with cypress trees and features several statues. A stunning fountain by Giambologna, titled "Ocean," can be found in this water feature.

Giardino Del Cavaliere, which can be accessed via a pair of stairs, is another top attraction. It's a lovely meadow that can be found on the outer wall that Michelangelo constructed in 1529. Views of Torre al Gallo and a number of private Florentine manors can be had from this meadow.

Stalactites adorn the ceilings of the three chambers that make up Grotta Grande, or the Large Grotto. The first section is frescoed to resemble a natural grotto, and all three showcase Mannerist sculptures. Vincenzo de' Rossi's Paris and Helen is featured in the second section, while Giambologna's Bathing Venus is featured in the third.

The green architecture of the Boboli Gardens entrance includes many works of art, such as the sculptures and fountains found there. Artichoke Fountain, Barbarian Prisoner Base, Jupiter Seated, The Peasant and his Barrel, Tindaro Screpolato, Apollo, Augustus, and Ceres are just some of the sculptures and fountains you'll come across here.