More of Giardino Torrigiani

Perennial clematis in bloom in March!

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Our guide below.

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A ceramic container dated 1714 above.

 

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A Masonic marker inside garden

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A very old  and very healthy bonsai

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The garden’s owner discovered this beautiful starling on the property.  The poor thing was dead, but still lovely in its markings.

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Amazing mimosa!

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A playhouse for children in one part of the property.

 

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And last, but not least, look at this truly astounding  view of the hill outside Florence:

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In case you didn’t get my drift: this garden is astounding!

 

 

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