Tuscany is the home of many beautiful gardens, from historic villa gardens and Florence’s famous Boboli Garden to whimsical private gardens. These are my picks for top gardens to see in Tuscany.

Villa Garzoni Garden, in Collodi between Lucca and Montecatini Terme, is an 18th century garden that’s a mixture of Renaissance and Baroque. Garden pathways, lined with statues, lead up the hill to the villa itself (currently closed to the public). Highlights include flower displays, roses, box hedges, water features, a labyrinth, and a collection of 19th century camellias. Also in the garden is a butterfly house, an enclosed tropical garden where butterflies and small birds live.