The garden that turned Florence walkable

The Boboli Gardens, Florence's hidden oasis, were originally designed as a private park for the Medici family. Created in the mid-16th century by Niccolò Tribolo, Bartolomeo Ammanati, and Bernardo Buontalenti, the gardens were laid out for Eleonora di Toledo, the wife of Cosimo I de' Medici. Over the centuries, the gardens have evolved, showcasing sculptures, fountains, and grottoes of various styles and periods. The gardens, directly behind the Pitti Palace, offer an expansive view of the city and were very lavish for their time, attracting their share of intrigue and mystery. The gardens' name may be a corruption of ‘Bogoli’ or ‘Borgolo’, possibly referring to a previous landowner. Today, the gardens are open to the public and offer visitors a glimpse into the opulence and history of the Medici family.

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