Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Iconic

Giardino di Ninfa, Latina

Lazio

The Giardino di Ninfa near Latina was called the 'most romantic garden in the world' by The New York Times — an abandoned medieval city (Ninfa, depopulated 14th century by malaria) converted to a naturalistic garden by the Caetani family in the early 20th century. Roses and wisteria climb the medieval tower ruins; watercress grows in the stream; kingfisher on the Ninfa river. Open only on scheduled days. Dogs on leash.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
April – October

Highlights

  • Called 'most romantic garden in the world' by The New York Times
  • Medieval city ruins (14th century) reclaimed by naturalistic planting
  • Kingfisher on the Ninfa river — open on scheduled days only

With your dog

Garden path; dogs on leash.