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About Parco Sigurtà | Italy’s Most Beautiful Park
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Parco Sigurtà Overview
Location: Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona, Italy
Opening times: March to November, 9 AM - 6 PM
Established: 1978
Area: 150 acres
Visitors: Around 1 million each year
Number of Flowers: Over 1 million
Plan Your VisitWhat is Parco Sigurtà?
Parco Sigurtà, or Sigurta Park, is a large park that is located near Lake Garda and the cities of Mantua and Verona. Spanning over 150 acres, it was opened to the public by the Sigurtà family in 1978. However, the park itself dates back to the 15th century.
Today, the gardens feature wide meadow areas, small woods, a 400-year-old oak tree, water features, a maze, and a herb garden. The park is also known for the thousands of flowers that bloom all year round, including tulips, roses, begonias, irises, water lilies, crocuses, and many more.
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Location
Address: Via Cavour, 1, 37067 Valeggio sul Mincio VR, Italy
Parco Sigurtà is located in the region of Valeggio sul Mincio, near Lake Garda and the cities of Mantua and Verona.
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Opening Hours
Sigurtà Garden Park is open from 6 March to 13 November 2022.
April to September: 9 AM - 7 PM (last admission at 6 PM)
March, October and November: 9 AM - 6 PM (last admission at 5 PM)
Best Time to Visit Parco SigurtàDesign & Landscape of Parco Sigurtà
Parco Sigurta was originally landscaped under Marquis Antonio Maffei (1759-1836), at the suggestion of his nephew Ippolito Pindemont.
It was transformed into an “English Garden” and presented an idealized view of nature, giving the appearance of a natural landscape. This was enhanced with a few monuments, such as the Hermitage and Castelletto, which were seen as places for conversation, reading, and music.
Later, in the 1940s, Dr. Giuseppe Carlo Sigurtà restored and expanded the gardens, highlighting the existing ancient trees and box bushes. His descendants continued this work, adding the Horizontal Sundial and the Maze, which is planted with 1,500 yew trees.
They have also expanded the tulips, transforming them into a show of a million bulbs that is regarded as among the most important in Europe.
What To Do at Parco Sigurtà?
Walk down the Avenue of Roses
Walk down this kilometer-long path in the park that is lined with over 30,000 Queen Elizabeth, Hybrid Polyantha, and Floribunda roses. It is one of the park’s most photographed attractions.
Explore the Maze and Box Bushes
Wind your way through this labyrinth made of yew trees and spread over an area of 2,500 meters square. Then walk among the surreally shaped box trees across the park.
Enjoy the Enchanting Monuments
Explore 18th century neo-Gothic Hermitage that overlooks the Votive Grotto and the Castelletto, and the more modern Romeo and Juliet Horizontal Sundial.
Relax on the Great Lawn
Relax on the expansive laws at the center of the park, or spread out with a picnic. Around it are wooded areas and flower beds, and the famous 400-year-old Great Oak.
Ride the Park Railway
The small park rail follows a panoramic “enchanted trail” and passes all of the park’s top highlights. There are also guides to tell you about the park. Note that the train requires a separate ticket.
Admire the Water Gardens
See the water gardens that are filled with water lilies, Japanese Koi carp, and reflect the nearby Scaligero Castle. During Tulipanomania, they feature colorful rotating tulip beds.
Visit the Farm and Deer Valley
Explore the educational farm where you can learn about all kinds of farmyard animals, and interact with them. Or see the special area for reserved for the majestic fallow deer.
See the Dog Cemetery and Herb Garden
Visit the quiet area near the Hermitage that is a resting place for the faithful pets of the Sigurtà family, and don’t miss the garden dedicated to growing over 40 types of medicinal herbs and plants.
Frequently Asked Questions About Parco Sigurtà
Q. What is Parco Sigurtà?
A. Parco Sigurtà is a landscaped park spanning 150 acres and located near Lake Garda near Verona in Italy.
Q. Why is Parco Sigurtà famous?
A. Parco Sigurtà is one of the top parks in Italy, and has won many awards for its stunning landscaped beauty.
Q. Is it safe to visit Parco Sigurtà?
A. Yes, Parco Sigurtà has undertaken measures to ensure public safety at all times, such as distancing protocols, rigorous cleaning regulations, and more.
Q. How much do Parco Sigurtà tickets cost?
A. Tickets to Parco Sigurtà are available starting from €13.50.
Q. Where can I buy tickets to the Parco Sigurtà?
A. You can buy your tickets to Parco Sigurtà online here.
Q. What can I do at Parco Sigurtà?
A. Parco Sigurtà has a number of highlights such as the Avenue of Roses, the Water Gardens the Maze, the Great Lawns, and the Votive Grotto, among others.
Q. When was Parco Sigurtà built?
A. Parco Sigurtà was originally designed in the 1700s, by Marquis Antonio Maffei. It was later redeveloped and restored Dr. Giuseppe Carlo Sigurtà.
Q. Where is Parco Sigurtà located?
A. Parco Sigurtà is located in Valeggio sul Mincio, a small town located in the province of Verona in Italy.
Q. How can I get to Parco Sigurtà?
A. You can get to Park Guell in Barcelona via car, bus, train, and bicycle.
Q. What are Parco Sigurtà timings?
A. Parco Giardino Sigurtà is open from 6 March 2022 until 13 November 2022. It is open every day from 9 AM - 7 PM (last admission at 6 PM). In the months of March, October, and November closing is at 6 PM (last admission at 5 PM).
