Parks and nature reserves Tuscany

A garden of its kind at the heart of Florence, it provides an atmosphere which is conducive for relaxation as well as to enjoy the work of art. There are collections of sculptures which date back more than seven to five hundred years ago. The Roman antiques can also be found in this beautiful garden.

Formed by about two and a half hectares, it is located near Porta Tufi. It is part of the Museums of the Academy of Physiocritics. Inside it you can find tropical plants such as orchids, ferns and agaves.

The Botanical Garden was established from 1543 to 1544 at the behest of Luca Ghini, doctor and botanist of Imola. This project was born with funding from the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo I de' Medici. The Botanical Garden performs an educational and scientific function and is part of the Department of Biology.

The San Rossore Park in Pisa was established in 1979, and occupies an area of 23,114. In the park there are the estates of Migliarino, San Rossore, Coltano and Tombolo. Very close to the city, it is considered an inexhaustible green lung, an attractive place of great environmental and landscape value.

The Padule Orti-Bottagone di Piombino Nature Reserve is a protected natural area. It covers an area of 126 hectares. There are several species and there are about 220 species of birds, for the most part they are migratory birds, which nest in the Swamp. Since 1991, WWF Italia has been present.

The largest marine park in Europe, part of the international sanctuary for cetaceans.

The Bosco di Rocconi Nature Reserve extends for 371 hectares on the valley of the village of Roccalbegna. The area is characterized by Mediterranean forests, with very ancient trees, and some areas still unexplored interrupted by canyons and small waterfalls. The Reserve is crossed by two streams of water: the Rigo stream and the Albegna river. It is a destination for many predatory birds, including rare species such as the lanar hawk.

The Gabbianello Naturalistic Oasis was founded on 17 March 2003, by the municipality of Barberino del Mugello. It covers an area of 25 hectares and in the area there are several species of migratory birds. Also interesting is the butterfly garden, with numerous beautiful species. It is possible to rent bicycles to visit the Oasis by mountain bike, and educational visits are also organized for school groups.

This park covers an area of 4847 hectares and is part of the provinces of Pesaro, Urbino and Rimini; it is located about 40 km from the coast. The park is mainly characterized by some reliefs such as Sassi Simone and Simoncello, Monte Palazzolo, Monte Canale and Monte Carpegna.

A beautiful garden at the heart of the town where one gets a clear view of the Florence city, is the kind of description that one can give for The Rose Garden. It provides a serene environment from the hustle and bustle of the city. Get to relax at this historical garden.

The Italian Renaissance garden was opened to the public recently, it is an ideal place for relaxing as well as get in touch with nature and history. The garden has several statues which give the place a panoramic view; it is also home to wildlife which includes rock and wood pigeons.

The Territorial Park of Fonte Santa is situated south-east of Florence in the town of Bagno a Ripoli. The area is rich in sources and archaeological finds that have assumed the existence of a religious center. The area is frequented by the inhabitants of the neighboring countries since the air is clean and the climate is mild and temperate. The park is also rich in flora and fauna.

The WWF Educational Park of Ronchi is located in a coastal area. Inside there is a botanical garden, educational natural areas, and small ponds for amphibians and aquatic reptiles. Thanks to this park, students can study flora and fauna, and be in contact with natural environments. For those who want to immerse themselves in a space dedicated to nature, it is possible to book a guided tour of the park.

The Forest of Cornacchiaia is a natural oasis that is located inside the Migliarino Natural Park. It is a very large area, of about 89 hectares and is located on the property of the Municipality of Pisa. In the Woods there are a large number of freshwater channels surrounded by thick vegetation.

Orto Botanico di Firenze is a botanical garden which is located in Via Micheli Florence; it is maintained by University of Florence. The garden is currently holding more that nine thousand species of plants. Anybody wishing to visit the botanical garden can do so on weekdays during the morning hours when it is open to the public

The Lucca botanical garden was created in 1820 by Maria Luisa of Bourbon with the aim of experimenting with the rooting of new botanical species. The Municipal Botanical Garden of Lucca is a scientific institution. Little by little it began to expand, to arrive at its present appearance: the 'residence' of a wide range of floral organisms. It was managed by the best professors. The Botanical Garden has an area of about 2 hectares and is home to hundreds of plant species. It became the property of the municipality of Lucca in 1901.

The Horti Leonini is an Italian garden located in the ancient bulwarks of San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena). Built around 1581, the Horti have maintained the original structure until today.