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Parco Giardino Sigurtà

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Sprawling and meticulously manicured
Parco Giardino Sigurtà, Via Cavour, 1, 37067 Valeggio sul Mincio VR, Italy
Interesting facts
1

The park was historically a land reclamation project for a private garden before opening to the public in 1978.

2

The Labyrinth was inaugurated in 2011 and took six years to design and plant.

3

During the spring season, the park hosts one of the most significant tulip displays in Southern Europe, featuring over one million bulbs.

4

The Medicinal Herb Garden contains roughly 40 varieties of plants used for therapeutic purposes.

5

The park was awarded the title of 'Most Beautiful Park in Italy' in 2013 and 'Second Most Beautiful Park in Europe' in 2015.

6

Several ponds are populated with giant Koi carp and water lilies, including the Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik'.

Overview

Parco Giardino Sigurtà is a 60-hectare landscape park located near the Mincio River valley in Valeggio sul Mincio, Italy. The grounds feature a mix of formal gardens, expansive lawns, and eighteen ponds and lakes. Its distinctive layout includes the Viale delle Rose, a path lined with 30,000 rose bushes that bloom annually. A labyrinth containing 1,500 yew trees covers 2,500 square meters and includes a central tower. The park encompasses a Great Oak with a trunk circumference of six meters, estimated to be over 400 years old. Visitors can navigate the grounds via golf carts, rental bicycles, or a dedicated tourist train. The park serves as a conservation site for various Mediterranean flora and exotic plant species.

Photo spot

The central path of the Viale delle Rose, particularly when the roses are in full bloom.

Insider tips

Rent an electric golf cart upon arrival to cover the 60-hectare expanse efficiently.

Visit during the 'Tulipanomania' festival in spring for the peak bloom period.

Bring a picnic, as there are designated green spaces where guests are permitted to eat on the grass.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to walk the entire 60 hectares on foot without water or proper footwear, especially in summer heat.

Good to know

Closed annually during the winter months, typically from mid-November until early March.

Etiquette

Do not pick flowers or walk in flower beds; pets are not permitted inside the grounds.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
3-4 hours
Best time to visit
Mid-morning on a weekday in April or May to avoid peak crowds and experience the tulip bloom.
Address
Parco Giardino Sigurtà, Via Cavour, 1, 37067 Valeggio sul Mincio VR, Italy
Website
45.358, 10.735
Get directions
Details
Botanical highlightsTulip display, 30,000-rose path, 400-year-old Great Oak
Visitor facilitiesElectric golf cart rentals, bicycle hire, tourist train service

Frequently asked

Plan for about 3-4 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Mid-morning on a weekday in April or May to avoid peak crowds and experience the tulip bloom..

The central path of the Viale delle Rose, particularly when the roses are in full bloom.

Close by you'll find Castello Scaligero di Valeggio sul Mincio, Train Gardens, Parrocchia di San Pietro Apostolo.