Italy is home to endlessly beautiful landscapes from the undulating green hills and medieval towns of Tuscany to the pastel villages perched on cliffs along craggy coasts in Liguria. These are well-known vistas that travellers from all over the world dream of taking in at least once in a lifetime but in the region of Veneto, in a particular corner overlooking Lake Garda, just outside the romantic city of Verona, you’ll find one of the most singularly beautiful landscapes in the world. This is the Parco Giardino Sigurtà, a must-see for those who book a vacation rental in Veneto and begin diving into the lush scenery of this gorgeous region. Often listed as one of the loveliest gardens in the world, it is a truly breathtaking place and idyllic escape.
Established as a park back in 1617, it was opened to the public in 1978 after its last owner, Dr. Carlo Sigurtà, sold it in 1941. Stretching over a massive 600,000 square meters it merges historical charm with modern garden design and is composed of woodlands, a medicinal herb garden, a grotto, 18 stunning ornamental lakes, vast fields of flowers, a dog cemetery, the Hermitage, the Great Lawn, the Great Oak, a farm, and much more. The Parco Giardino Sigurtà is also famous for its five seasons of flowering, featuring an astonishing display of over 1,000,000 tulips, along with irises, roses, lilies, and asters.
Visitors have various options: they can go on tours with audio-guides, take the little train that goes through the grounds for a comprehensive tour, rent a bicycle for independent exploration, have a picnic on the lawns, tackle the labyrinth, visit the animals at the educational farm, attend yoga evenings, join cosplay events, explore art and photography exhibitions, attend operatic performances, enjoy buskers' performances, participate in table tennis tournaments, and much more besides!
Diverse, eccentric, and utterly stunning, Parco Giardino Sigurtà is an all-around delight and a truly special place and one of the most incredible gardens you'll ever have the pleasure of visiting. So, if you book a holiday rental in Veneto, be sure to pay a visit but please note that it closes through the winter each year.