One of the most pleasing sights in Florence at this time of year is the Iris Garden, located just below Piazza Michelangelo and the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte on the southern heights overlooking Florence. The Iris garden will be open to the public from 25 April 2026 until 20 May 2026.
The Iris Garden of Florence is the only one in Europe dedicated to the iris and it houses over 1500 varieties of the iris, which is, of course, the symbol of Florence.
The garden is managed by the Italian Iris Society and is open to the public for one month a year between April and May, the period of the spring flowering. This year, 2026, the opportunity to stroll through the avenues and hills covered with irises and olive trees will be from 25 April 2026 until 20 May 2026, from 10:00 am to 6:00 PM (with last entry at 5.30 pm).
As always, admission is free, but for those who want it, scheduled guided tours are held every Sunday and on public holidays at 11 am and 4 pm, with a contribution of 5 euros per person.
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Author: Anna Maria Baldini
