A Guide to the Most Beautiful Gardens in Europe

It’s summertime, and it’s a great time of the year to enjoy the best European gardens! Nature is colourful and generous this time of the year, and it’s a great season to explore parks and public gardens. In this article, you’ll read about the most beautiful ones, two of them in the UK. 

Green Art

If we’re honest with ourselves, we all appreciate a beautiful garden. There is something that draws us in when surrounded by the beauty of nature. Whether it’s to stroll through the garden and admire the fauna and flora, or unwind with a good book, or simply play NetBet online roulette or a game of Sudoku while catching some fresh air, we can all appreciate the serenity a garden brings.

Europe is full of scenic gardens. Still, some of them excel in beauty and are of historical importance. The United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, and Italy concentrate on some of the most traditional ones 

Monet’s Garden (France)

Monet’s family house is located in Giverny and presents two different gardens. The one in the front house is full of flowers. The other is inspired by Japanese aesthetics, with water fountains, arched bridges, and bamboo. 

Keukenhof (Netherlands)

Keukenhof means ‘Kitchen Garden’, and it’s the world’s most extensive flower garden. The site used to be a hunting ground during the 15th century. The park is open only between March and May, when many tulips and other flowers blossom. 

Kew Gardens (England)

Kew Gardens is located in London. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site with 14,000 rare trees. Every season brings a different landscape to the place, and visitors can witness all its greatness. The Minka House and the Princess of Wales Conservatoire are also must-see. 

Rose Garden (Spain)

Vibrantly red flowers await visitors between May and June, in the Western Park, in Madrid. It won a “Garden Excellence Award” in 2006 for its splendid roses exhibition. The City Council’s head gardener, Ramon Ortiz, designed it in 1955.

Bodnant Garden (Wales)

Bodnant Garden was founded by the politician, businessman, and scientist Henry Pochin in 1874. Since 1949, it’s been preserved by the National Trust. The place is home to a wealth of different flowers and other plants. It also holds the oldest laburnum arch, from 1880.

Boboli Gardens (Italy)

Located in Florence, the Boboli Gardens is a very traditional one. The Borgolo family took care of the surroundings for centuries, from which the current name derives. The site is full of tunnels of trees, terraces and a fountain decorated in bronze.

Garden of Versailles (France)

Created in 1661, the Garden of Versailles reflects all the magnificence and extravagance of Louis XIV. The site went through intense remodelling, with ground levelling and transportation of trees. It’s still among the most luxurious gardens in Europe. 

Isola Bela (Italy)

In the 17th century, Carlo III Borromeo created this garden for his wife, Isabella d’Adda. The project was built in the English style, where overlapping terraces touch the waters of Lago Maggiore. Exotic plants, rare shrubs, statues: Isola Bela’s got it all. 

Conclusion

All seasons have their magic, with different scents and colours. Still, summer is one of the best times of the year for those who enjoy green gardens, rare plants, and multicoloured flowers. 

Enjoy the season! 

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