Iris Garden in Florence – opening season
May 8, 2010
A few steps from the Piazzale Michelangelo which offers one of the best Florence view there is the Giardino dell’Iris – Iris Garden which will be open until May 20th. the place is simply gorgeous and worths a visit in sunny days. In addiction, you can consider to visit also the San Miniato church, a magnificent building decorated with mosaics in gold and marbles, with a secret XI cent. crypt.
May 10-15 there is the 54° International Iris Competition, so you can see hybridisers and horticulturists from different nations work in the Garden and expose their flowers. Dont’ miss it! From the historic center Mr My Resort area you can take the bus n. 12 or 13 and go directly to the Piazzale; the Iris Garden is located on the east part of the terrace overlooking the city. If you are good walkers then you can go there by feet in about 1hr30″, crossing the Old Bridge Ponte Vecchio.
Check where B&B MR My Resort is located here: http://www.mrflorence.it/eng/Central-B&B-Florence.html
IRIS GARDEN
open daily: 10am-12.30pm
and 3.00pm-7.00pm until May 20
Free entrance
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