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Storico Giardino Garzoni: A Baroque Masterpiece

Discover a Baroque garden with stunning water features, statues, and a tropical butterfly house in the heart of Tuscany.

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The Storico Giardino Garzoni, located in Collodi, Tuscany, is a stunning example of an 18th-century Baroque garden, blending Renaissance geometry with elaborate water features, statues, and lush vegetation. It also features the Casa delle Farfalle (Butterfly House), adding a touch of tropical biodiversity to the historical landscape.

A brief summary to Storico Giardino Garzoni - Casa delle Farfalle

  • Saturday 11 am-4 pm
  • Sunday 11 am-4 pm

Local tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be doing a lot of walking on varied terrain, including stairs and gravel paths.
  • Visit during the week to avoid weekend crowds, especially during peak season (March-September).
  • Allow at least 2-3 hours to fully explore the gardens and the Butterfly House.
  • Dogs are allowed on a leash in the garden.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the center of Collodi, the Storico Giardino Garzoni is easily accessible on foot. From Piazza della Vittoria, walk along Via San Gennaro for about 5 minutes. The entrance to the garden will be on your left. There are signs in the town center that will direct you to the gardens. No costs are involved.

  • Public Transport

    If arriving by train at Pescia station, take the U803 bus line towards Collodi. The bus ride takes approximately 15 minutes. From the bus stop in Collodi, walk for 5 minutes along Via San Gennaro to reach the garden entrance. A single bus ticket costs around €2-3.

  • Taxi

    From Pescia, a taxi to Storico Giardino Garzoni costs approximately €15-€20 and takes around 10 minutes. Taxis are readily available at the Pescia train station.

  • Parking

    If driving, there is a large paid parking area near the entrance to the Villa Garzoni. Parking costs approximately €1-2 per hour.

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The Storico Giardino Garzoni, a harmonious blend of architecture and nature, stands as one of Italy's most beautiful gardens. This enchanting garden, a synthesis of Renaissance geometry and Baroque spectacle, has remained virtually intact since its creation. The Garzoni family transformed a simple vegetable plot and hunting grove into a testament to artistic taste and refined living over two centuries, beginning in the 16th century. The garden's design makes ingenious use of water and features a diverse selection of plants. The garden unfolds like a theatrical stage with elaborate water displays and star-shaped fountains. Visitors can explore refreshing artificial grottoes, theaters formed from box hedges, and statues depicting gods, goddesses, satyrs, animals, and figures from biblical, historical, and folkloric narratives. The garden is populated with symbols and statues, some prominent and others hidden within the greenery. The villa, known as the Villa of a Hundred Windows, is of legendary beauty. The bedroom where Napoleon is said to have stayed is on the first floor, as is the great kitchen where Carlo Lorenzini/Collodi, the nephew/grandson of the Garzoni's bailiff, spent many moments of his childhood. Adjacent to the garden, the Casa delle Farfalle (Butterfly House) offers a contrasting experience, showcasing a vibrant collection of butterflies from equatorial regions. These butterflies live freely among tropical vegetation, creating a mesmerizing environment for visitors. The Historical, Artistic, and Environmental Documentation Center hosts temporary exhibitions by artists, photographers, and researchers whose work relates to the Garzoni Historical Garden, the Collodi Butterfly House, Pinocchio, and Collodi.

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