Spring is the ideal season to visit the beautiful gardens of Italy. One to take note of, which is about to reopen for the season, is the Garden of Ninfa in Cisterna di Latina, near the walled hill town of Sermoneta, about 80 km south of Rome; it’s possible to plan it as a day trip from the Italian capital.

The Giardino di Ninfa is a ‘Natural Monument’ of the Lazio region, and The New York Times has described it as the most beautiful and romantic in the world. In 2005, it was awarded the title of ‘Most Beautiful Garden in Italy.’ No wonder it was a must-see stop on the Grand Tour of Italy, and has been a favorite destination of foreign artists and writers.