5The Boboli Gardens, Florence

Behind the Pitti Palace lies the grand Boboli Gardens, an open-air museum that is as much a celebration of landscape architecture as it is of sculpture and art.

Designed for the Medici family, the gardens are a stunning example of Italian Renaissance gardens, with formal hedges, fountains, and statues dotting the landscape. The garden’s diverse plant life and historical significance make it a fascinating exploration for any visitor.