April 25th and May 1st
‘Serenissimo pic nic’
in the Valsanzibio Monumental Garden
between centuries-old trees and baroque art
Plan your visit and experience the wonder of a garden that combines human ingenuity with the harmony of nature, creating a true Paradise on Earth… baroque art, centuries-old trees, breathtaking views…
…treat yourself to a walk
in the most beautiful open-air
museum in Italy, immersed
in history, art and nature!
Valsanzibio of Galzignano Terme. ‘Serenissimo pic nic’…
…in the most important allegorical/symbolic Garden in the world, which has remained practically unchanged after 360 years of history, except for the plants that have grown; open every day with continuous hours…
…from 10:00 to 19:00 (last recommended entry 18:00).
Like every year, on weekends in April and May in the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio there will be the ‘Serenissimo pic nic’. Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th April, Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2026, the visit to the Baroque Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio will be even more unforgettable, thanks to the opportunity to spend the whole day in the open air with family and friends, in the beautiful three-hectare botanical area that extends in the south/west part, with spectacular centuries-old trees from all over the world.
The Garden of Valsanzibio, owned by the Pizzoni Ardemani family since 1929, is considered one of the most important “open-air museums” at an international level, today embellished by the conservative restoration works of the sculptural parts, carried out last year, foreseen by the PNRR call of the European Community. The project presented by the Garden of Valsanzibio obtained the highest score among all the participants, obtaining first place among those entitled, confirming the excellence of the place as a cultural heritage of humanity.
You can relax in the shade of Himalayan, Atlas and Californian Cedars, and even holm oaks over 600 years old. Just as the Venetian nobles spent their days in their country estates, you can relive the same magical atmosphere of relaxation, peace, scents and colors among centuries-old trees from all over the world, in the botanical area of the Garden, comfortably lying on the grass or sitting at tables.
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in art and nature and to enjoy the spring days in the open air, in the name of serenity, culture, relaxation, far from the chaos and frenzy of modern daily life…come and visit the Valsanzibio Garden and experience true tranquility!
You can walk through the centuries-old boxwood labyrinth, the oldest plant labyrinth in the world. You can stroll along the path of Rebirth designed, over 360 years ago, by the Barbarigo family, who gave birth to San Gregorio Barbarigo, the one who inspired the high symbolism of the Garden. You can admire a botanical heritage unique in the world with the highest concentration of evergreen Boxwood plants in the world and the plants from the New World, the Americas, the oldest in Europe. And you can admire the technique of ‘perspective’ introduced for the first time in the world by Bernini in garden architecture.
Entrance to the Garden
(including access to the labyrinth’s central turret)
Adults € 14,00 – children/boys up to 14 years old € 7,50
Labyrinth path open with surveillance staff
Extra ticket for the labyrinth path = € 4,00 per adult
(minors free, but accompanied – at least one adult for every 3 minors)
Possibility to Visit the Monumental Garden independently,
everyone will be given general information on the symbolic meaning
of the Garden and a brochure with historical information and a map
of the Garden with a recommended route, or, with the guide, who
will tell you all the magic, history, art and botany
of this unique place in the world:
‘Standard’ guided visit – Discovering the allegorical and symbolic meanings of the Garden:
During these guided tours you will be accompanied to discover this magical place, defined as one of the most beautiful and important gardens in the world, by the Garden’s expert guides. The visitor will follow the symbolic purification path inspired by San Gregorio Barbarigo and designed by Luigi Bernini, a path that makes this place unique in the world, and many allegorical meanings will be explained, the Diana Pavilion, the historical entrance to the Garden when people landed there by boat from Venice, the fishponds, the sculptures, the fountains, the Labyrinth, the Hermit’s Cave, the Rabbit Island, the statue of Chronos. Furthermore, some information will be given on the extraordinary plants of the Garden, mostly evergreen trees, coming from Asia, Africa, America and Europe, today plants 400 years old and, in some cases, over 900 years old.
– duration time about 70 minutes;
– Cost for groups until 9 people (1 to 9 people) = € 120,0 (in English);
– Cost for groups from 10 to 45/50 people = € 160,0 (in English).
‘Superior’ guided visit – Discovering the allegorical and symbolic meanings of the Garden, the Garden’s botanical heritage, the unique techniques for its maintenance (pruning works) and much more:
This tour, besides the ‘Standard’ visit, will give the opportunity to access the ‘Square of Revelations’ in front of the Villa (an area generally closed to the public), to learn more about the Garden’s botany, to discover the unique techniques for the century old boxwood plants’ maintenance and much more.
– duration time about 110 minutes;
– Cost for groups until 9 people (1 to 9 people) = € 210,0 (in English);
– Cost for groups from 10 to 45/50 people = € 270,0 (in English).
If, however, you prefer to be independent, you do not already know the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio or you are unable to take part in one of our guided tours, you can always rent one of our modern audio guides at the garden ticket office:
modern iPods with 6 available languages:
Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, and Russian,
€ 8,0 per audio guide
Or, we recommend that you…
…click HERE, on ‘THE GARDEN’ on our website…
…and consult the various entries to optimize your visit and fully appreciate this Garden considered the most important allegorical and symbolic Garden in the world.
For any questions or information contact us at
+39/340/0825844 (with whatsapp)
or, for info, questions and reservations write to
info@valsanzibiogiardino.com
TO ALL OF YOU
HAVE A GREAT VISIT
AND HAPPY
LIBERATION DAY
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The entrance ticket always includes access to the Central Tower of the Labyrinth to admire it from above, but to access its path adults must purchase a supplement (€ 4,0 per adult) and minors (up to 14 years) can access for free, but only accompanied by adults; to access the labyrinthine path you will be given a travel time so as to limit the turnout.
For a packed lunch, you can bring your own food from home or book the delicacies at the Kiosk at the Antiche Scuderie in collaboration with many local artisan businesses such as:
Bacareto cicheti e ombre di Arquà Petrarca,
Panificio Baratto di Monselice,
Pasticceria artigiana Manicaretti et Cetera,
Gelateria Panciera di Monteortone,
Birrificio monterosso,
Andrea Facchin vino dei colli.
If you decide to book at the Garden Kiosk, you can have lunch directly at the kiosk tables or have a ‘picnic basket’ prepared for you and have lunch in the areas available in the reserved area at the Antiche Scuderie or in the botanical area
– PICNIC BASKET at the Antiche Scuderie Kiosk
The picnic basket is prepared by our kiosk at the Antiche Scuderie based on your choice of food from their MENU. The baskets are customized based on your choices, and the price varies accordingly… here are some examples of what to pack for your basket:
Fresh sandwiches with cold cuts, tramezzini, pizzas, piadinas, toasted sandwiches, cicchetti, biscuits, covered ice cream, artisanal popsicles, and even organic soft drinks, herbal teas, Colli wine, and craft beer.
Please reserve your picnic basket at least 5 days before your chosen date, then, once you arrive at the garden:
- go to our kiosk at the Antiche Scuderie;
- choose what to include in your basket;
- pay and agree with the kiosk staff when to return to collect your basket prepared as requested;
- go to your spot to have your picnic.
Reservation on whatsapp al +39 340 0825844
or via email a: info@valsanzibiogiardino.com
In addition to the entrance ticket for the independent visit, you can purchase additional tickets for:
A. access the labyrinthine path:
PLEASE NOTE: The admission ticket always includes access to the Labyrinth’s Central Tower for a bird’s-eye view, but not to the labyrinthine path.
– There is an additional ticket cost of 4,0 € per adult and 0,0 € per child aged 2-14 (children aged 2-14 are free, but must be accompanied by an adult – at least one adult for every three children/teenagers);
– Access hours: 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to approximately 30 minutes before garden closing time;
– Reservations are not required;
– Prepayment is not required;
B. Picnic (due to high demand, use of the picnic area requires an additional ticket to ensure sufficient space):
B1. Picnic on the lawns or at the tables/seats made from tree trunks in the botanical area:
– Cost = 3,0 € per adult (children are free, but must be accompanied);
– Reservations = recommended for Easter Monday, April 25th, and May 1st.
B2. Table for 8:
– Cost = 24,0 € per table;
– Reservations = required.
PLEASE NOTE:
– There are no extra charges for children up to 14 years old, but they must be accompanied and supervised by adults at all times during their stay in the garden.
Reservations recommended for guided tours, picnic tables and baskets…
+39/340/0825844 (mobile phone with whatsapp) or
to email: info@valsanzibiogiardino.com
Treat yourself to a walk in the
Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio,…
…the Garden of Rebirth.
TO ALL OF YOU
HAPPY LIBERATION DAY
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Water games, fountains, fish ponds, sculptures, the wonder of a walk inspired by San Gregorio Barbarigo and designed by Luigi Bernini. And the unmissable stupendous centuries-old boxwood labyrinth, the oldest vegetal labyrinth in the world!
Open every day until December,
from 10:00 to sunset…
…18:00, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th…
…19:00 from the end of March to the end of September.
Weekends, weekdays and high season open non stop.
Reservation required for groups only.
The Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio is considered
one of the most important historical gardens in the world.
Treat yourself with a walk in the
Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio,…
the Garden of Rebirth.
Possibility to visit the Monumental Garden independently,,
everyone will be given general information on the symbolic meaning
of the Garden and a brochure with historical information and a map
of the Garden with recommended route, or escorted by a guide…
…’Standard’ or ‘Superior’ guided tours
emotional tours
Upon reservation, you can organize guided tours to learn the high symbolism of the Garden, which is still perfectly legible today. The Garden’s expert guides will accompany you to discover this magical place, defined as one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. The visitor will follow the symbolic purification path inspired by San Gregorio Barbarigo and designed by Luigi Bernini, a path that makes this place unique in the world, and many allegorical meanings will be explained, the Diana Pavilion, the historical entrance to the Garden when it was landed by boat from Venice, the fishponds, the sculptures, the fountains, the Labyrinth, the Hermit’s Grotto, the Rabbit Island, the Statue of Cronos. Furthermore, some information will be given on the extraordinary plants of the Garden, mostly evergreen trees, coming from Asia, Africa, America and Europe, plants that today are 400 years old and, in some cases, over 800 years old.
If you want to book the guided tour
call or send a whatsapp to 340/0825844
or send an email to info@valsanzibiogiardino.com
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Labyrinth path open with surveillance staff
At the Ancient Stables from the Garden Kiosk
possibility of having gourmet sandwiches, sandwiches,
meatballs (meat and vegetables), wraps, toast, covered
biscuits, artisanal ice creams (in collaboration with Bar
Tonetti, Beghin delicatessen, Panciera ice cream shop)…and more,
Organic drinks, infusions, Colli wine, craft beer.
You can have lunch at the Kiosk tables or order the picnic basket made by the Garden kiosk and go to the areas available in the botanical area.
Prices on request and picnic reservations preferably
at least 5 days before the chosen date.
Or you can book a table and bring your own picnic.
Reservatio by whatsapp to 340/0825844
or by email to info@valsanzibiogiardino.com
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Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio
The beauty of being in the open air immersed
in art, nature and beauty
Walking among trees makes people better.
Plants are food and medicine for the soul.
We are looking forward to have you, we are open every day
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Please, pay close attention to our regulation (click HERE to consult the GARDEN REGULATIONS) because this seventeenth-century garden is considered, of its kind, one of the most important artistic monuments in the world, but, like all ancient works of art IT IS VERY DELICATE. In particular, we ask for special cooperation from parents in supervising their youngsters by making them understand that this is not a playground, but an environment that cannot support their normal and, in other circumstances, fine youthful exuberance…PLEASE IS It is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to throw pebbles or stones into the fishponds/water areas of the garden, pay close attention to your children/teenagers in compliance with the rules…thanks for your kind and indispensable collaboration.
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU
to the many visitors who again this year
have chosen to visit the Valsanzibio Monumental Garden
and in doing so taking part in its preservation.
THANK YOU
for the beautiful phrases you have left in the book of dedications.
Knowing that this place excites after 360 years is a great satisfaction for all the staff, and repays the hard work necessary to protect a historic and unique asset like this.
2026 will be an important year for the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio, which just over a year ago has completed the extraordinary works thanks to the European Fund dedicated to Historic Gardens won with the highest score in all of Italy. Among the most important things done thanks to the PNRR funds are: the restoration and cleaning of most of the over 60 Istrian stone statues by Merengo and the most important fountains designed by Luigi Bernini; the repaving of all paths and boulevards with Euganean trachyte gravel to protect the delicate soil from trampling; the planting of new plants to replace plants that have fallen or died in recent years; the introduction of new signage to make it easier to read this very important garden, considered the most important allegorical/symbolic garden in the world; the introduction of drones to help fertilize and treat the botanical heritage of Valsanzibio; the installation of a modern irrigation system; the introduction of modern water collection bags, so as to store water during rainy moments and release it into the garden during dry periods of the year. Furthermore, with the restoration of the Fountain of the Deceptions, also known as the Fountain of the Water Games or the Putto, an exceptional discovery was made. The sculpture of the putto in the fountain of the same name, thought to be made of Istrian stone and attributed to the sculptor Enrico Merengo until 2023, like all 60+ other statues in the garden, was discovered to be made of white Carrara marble, attributed to the Bernini workshop and, most likely, to the great Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Here are some photos after the restoration…
