A colorful stroll through five of the most beautiful garden-attractions in Europe.
Spring is the season when nature works wonders, but in some gardens beauty is present all year round. Intricate planting designs, green labyrinths, fountains, lakes, and impressive statues create settings that enchant visitors. Lets take a look at some of the most spectacular garden attractions found in various parts of Europe.
Keukenhof, Netherlands
The famed Keukenhof Gardens are located near the town of Lisse in the Netherlands. They opened to the public in 1950 at the initiative of Lisses mayor, who organized a tulip exhibition, and since then they have evolved into a world-famous attraction. About 7 million flower bulbs are planted here every year across an area of 79 stremmas. When they bloom the spectacle is truly unique.
Kew Gardens, London
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew are one of the top tourist attractions ofLondonand a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can admire an exceptional variety of plants and more than 14,000 trees, within a vast and beautiful landscape. The gardens cover 326 stremmas and have their own palace.
Claude Monet’s Garden, France
Who wouldnt want to stroll through a beautiful garden in the French countryside? The Impressionist painter Claude Monet had the same idea when he decided to move to the picturesque village of Giverny the moment he saw it from a train. He bought his own house there and created a large garden almost identical to his works of art. He himself had said: «My garden is my most beautiful work».
Gardens of Versailles, France
The Palace of Versailles is also known for its vast gardens with their many fountains and statues. The overall garden of Versailles spreads across three levels behind the palace and is the continuation of the palaces architecture. It is one of the largest in Europe, with a total area that reaches 800 hectares. Its planting is the work of the royal gardener André Le Nôtre.
Villa dEste, Italy
Villa dEste is a 16th-century mansion of historic value in Tivoli, 32 kilometers east ofRome. This splendid villa boasts one of the most impressive complexes of gardens and fountains in the world. The various levels, the fountains with playful water displays, and the lush landscape with trees and plants of many kinds made the garden of Villa dEste one of the most beautiful in Europe and a model for the creation of many others later.
