7 of the best · Tuscany, Italy
Gardens and Parks in Tuscany
The Medici gardens of Boboli, the Bardini terraces, the Villa Reale di Marlia, the pine woods of San Rossore, the Apuan Alps and the islands’ national park.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Tuscany.
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Terraces over the city
Villa e Giardino Bardini
A terraced garden above the Oltrarno with a view of the whole city.
Costa San Giorgio 2, 50125 FirenzeExplore View on map
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Elba, Giglio and the islands
Tuscan Archipelago National Park
The national park of Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Pianosa, Montecristo, Gorgona and Giannutri.
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Gardens 3
Medici and princely.
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Terraces over the city
Villa e Giardino Bardini
A terraced garden above the Oltrarno with a view of the whole city.
Costa San Giorgio 2, 50125 FirenzeExplore View on map
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A princely garden near Lucca
Villa Reale di Marlia
A historic villa and garden north of Lucca, once a residence of Elisa Bonaparte.
Via Fraga Alta 2, 55014 MarliaExplore View on map
Parks and nature 4
Coast, mountains and islands.
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The UNESCO valley
Parco della Val d’Orcia
The park of the Val d’Orcia, with information on routes and villages.
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Pine woods by the sea
Parco San Rossore
The coastal park of pine woods and dunes between Pisa, Viareggio and Lake Massaciuccoli.
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Marble mountains above the sea
The Apuan Alps
The sharp marble peaks behind Versilia, with quarries and high trails.
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Elba, Giglio and the islands
Tuscan Archipelago National Park
The national park of Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Pianosa, Montecristo, Gorgona and Giannutri.
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