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Boboli Gardens

Piazza Pitti, Florence, Italy
39 0552651838
Ranked #65 of 174 attractions in Florence
3.5 of 5 stars 164 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Activities: Viewing foliage
Owner description: There is plenty of sun, shade, singing birds and whispering fountains in one of Florence's largest and most beautiful gardens, which are located...... more » Owner description: There is plenty of sun, shade, singing birds and whispering fountains in one of Florence's largest and most beautiful gardens, which are located behind the massive Pitti Palace. « less
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London
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It cost 10 euros to visit the gardens which are really beautiful. We only allowed an hour and a half to wander round and I think it needs more. I also think the entrance price includes entry to parts of the Pitti Palace, but we hadn't realised this and had left no time to take advantage of this. Make sure... More

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Constanta, Constanta, Romania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

If it were free i would give it 3 stars. But for 10 euros per person i would expect a nicer garden, various trees and flowers, more like a botanical garden rather than a big park. If i knew what to find i wouldn't have paid that much (tripadvisor rating too high). One good thing is the panorama from the... More

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Claremont, CA
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

These are lovely gardens, spread over a large expanse. As others have noted, just wander about, stopping to enjoy the beauty of the gardens and the views of Firenze. There are formal gardens with fountains and statuary. There are hidden gems found by walking about. There are walking paths through arbors. Very pleasant way to spend an hour or more. More

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Perugia, Italy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

You have only to walk....don't follow a map, walk and look and realx yourself in this beautiful place. In this Garden everything is perfect. You have just to enjoy it. I think this is one of the best garden in Europe, the perfect green corner in this fantastic city. If you should imagine a garden in Florence you could not... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The size and scale of the gardens is amazing but what is most astounding is that it was the first of its type. Not it's not a manicured garden. If you expect to see this you will be dissapointed. The views, size and statuary are what should be appreciated. To realize that the Medici family strolled the same paths I... More

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Calgary
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We had purchased the Florence Card and took the opportunity to use it on our last morning in Florence to wander over to the Boboli Gardens to stretch our legs and enjoy being outside. It was a beautiful sunny morning, the gardens were very empty of crowds, and we felt as if we'd found a real escape in the heart... More

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Petersfield, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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Just read the mixed bag of reviews on Boboli Gardens on TA and I do agree that it is rather expensive for what it is. We paid €7, just for the entry to the gardens. Actually I got in free as it was my birthday - apparently you can get in free to places of interest on your birthday! Bonus!... More

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Kitchener, Ontario
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

If you're looking forward to visiting a beautiful garden you won't be impressed with Boboli. When we visited at the end of April there were absolutely no flowers in bloom, weeds were in abundance in the grassy areas with hedges were in need of trimming. Absolutely no care has been taken, and in fact was lacking. Wouldn't return. Save you... More

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Florence, Italy
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

A lot of people have written about the surly people at the ticket booths, but this is compensated by the effusive welcome you will get from the cats that inhabit this garden! This is NOT Versailles and is not worth the entrance fee of 10 euros, because the hedges are in a shocking condition, not well kept at all. The... More

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London
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

In such a busy city this park is a lovely break from the crowds. The 20 euro entrance seemed expensive but paid for some wonderful views of the city, a ceramic museum, and also entrance to some of the palace attractions. Bring your lunch for a rest from all the sightseeing More

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