Florence, Italy
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The garden at Castello beautifully showcases the seamless integration of architecture and landscape, a concept highly valued during the Renaissance. It reflects the connection between humanity and the natural world, where the creativity of architects, painters, and sculptors served the interests of influential families like the Medici.
Brussels, Belgium
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The historic garden of the Museum van Buuren, originally crafted by the renowned landscape architect Jules Buyssens (1872-1958), is a remarkable illustration of the New Picturesque Garden movement that thrived between the two World Wars. The garden was established from 1927 to 1928, before the iconic art deco villa was built, which showcases the design aesthetics of that time. This garden serves as a vibrant embodiment of the artistic and horticultural ideals held dear by its creators, David and Alice van Buuren.
Vigo, Spain
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The Historical Garden of the Pazo de Quiñones de León was established in the late 19th century, commissioned by the Marqués de Alcedo and María de los Milagros Elduayen, the eighth Marchioness of Valladares. It is situated next to the pazo, nestled within a notable agricultural landscape.
Ribadumia, Spain
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The Pazo Quinteiro da Cruz features gardens that were crafted in the late 19th century by the French gardener and landscaper Dorgambide. These gardens showcase a diverse array of both native and exotic plant species.
Vedra, Spain
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The Santa Cruz de Rivadulla garden is considered by many to be the most captivating botanical area in Galicia, thanks to its remarkable variety and abundance of ornamental plants. With over half a million plants representing 400 different species, it boasts significant botanical and landscape importance.
Tokyo, Japan
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Annabelle garden of Tokyo Summerland is a well-known hydrangea destination featuring around 60 different varieties and an impressive 15,000 blooming plants.
Vilagarcía de Arousa, Spain
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The landscaping of the Pazo de Rubianes started in the late 17th century with a gardening initiative that included the areas surrounding the palace and the site referred to as the frog pond. The most significant developments took place during the 18th century, focusing on organizing crops and expanding the landscaped spaces.
A Estrada, Spain
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The gardens at Pazo de Oca are truly a treasure of horticulture in Galicia and northern Spain. Part of the Camellia Route, these gardens beautifully blend the free-spirited essence of English garden design with the structured elegance of French gardens, where nature is shaped by human influence. This unique combination has influenced the development of the Pazo de Oca gardens over the centuries.
Bergondo, Spain
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The garden at Pazo de Mariñán was designed in the early 19th century by a French gardener, likely Mathias Tiebe, and is organized into three distinct areas: ornamental, horticultural, and wooded. Notably, it features the most impressive collection of tree-like myrtles in Galicia, which, along with the Arbutus unedo, recognized as the largest in the region, has been part of the Pazo since the first half of the 19th century.
Pontevedra, Spain
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Palace of Lourizán (Pazo de Lourizán). In what is now known as Granxa da Serra, the precursor to the later Pazo, there was an area surrounding the house that served as a garden or park. This space features beautiful magnolias and camellias, which were planted between 1840 and 1850, creating a lovely atmosphere around the pazo.
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Lisse, Netherlands
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Tulip Bicycle Tour - explore the stunning Dutch flower fields on the Tulip Bicycle Tour! Join us for a 2.5-hour guided adventure, biking through vibrant flower fields in full bloom.