04/27-05/20 The Iris Garden in Florence
April 22, 2009
I think that a city like Florence can be understood and appreciated not only for its monuments but also trough its gardens, parks and flowers…
For flowers lovers I suggest The Iris Garden on the east side of Piazzale Michelangelo: such a perfect and romantic place where you can have an absolute stunning view of the city (even if prefer the one seen from the church of San Miniato al Monte from steps away).
You can reach it from the B&B in an hour and half of walking; Giuseppe and I love to walk up but I understand that taking a bus would be easier. Take number 12 or 13 from the Railway station (12-15 minutes from the Mr My Resort).
Why should you visit the Iris garden? Because this flower is the symbol of Florence and because in this garden there are hundreds and all of different variety: from Japanese, sibirica and luoisiana to those who spontaneously grow.
Every year there is the International Iris prize “City of Florence” (this year it is from May 4-9)won in the past years from USA, France, Australia, Italy and…Uzbekistan.
The perfume is magnificent and the garden is worth a visit: it looks like to be in the open countryside among olive trees, a lake and thousands of colorful Iris. And then, it is free! (Few steps away I suggest a visit to San Miniato al Monte)
Iris Garden
Visits from April 27th to May 20th
Everyday including holidays
10.00am-12.30pm
3, 00pm -7,00pm
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