A piece of paradise on the Riviera
The visit to the Gardens of Villa Hanbury is a unique experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in a corner of paradise in the Flower Riviera, where history, art and nature come together in one of Ventimiglia's most striking attractions. With our tour guide and environmental hiking guide you will discover all the secrets of this botanical garden and be enchanted by its beauty, on a tour that will fascinate both botany enthusiasts and lovers of history and nature.
I Gardens of Villa Hanbury were created in the late 19th century thanks to the passion for botany of Thomas Hanbury, a wealthy English merchant who settled in Ventimiglia. Hanbury, inspired by English botanical gardens, purchased an 18-hectare plot of land and turned it into a full-fledged botanical garden, intending to collect plants from all over the world. His vision was to create a garden that was not only a place of beauty, but also a center for botanical research.
During the tour, your guide will tell you the story of how Thomas Hanbury and his brother, who were also involved in the plant trade, succeeded in making this garden an international landmark in the botanical scene of the time. The villa itself was built in the style neoclassical, and over time it became a highly prestigious residence, hosting many distinguished visitors.
Walking among the Gardens of Villa Hanbury, you will be surrounded by an impressive variety of plants from all over the world: subtropical plants e exotic, which thrive thanks to the area's mild climate; colorful flowers e Mediterranean plants, which paint the garden with a palette of intense hues; cypresses and palm trees that embellish the landscape, lending an exotic and majestic touch; ancient trees, including. magnolias e oaks, That create generous shadow angles.
The Gardens of Villa Hanbury are laid out on different levels, with paths winding through hills and terraces, offering spectacular views on the city of Ventimiglia, the sea and the Maritime Alps. During the tour, the guide will take you along the various scenic trails, explaining the history of the plants and the various thematic corners that make up the garden.
La guided tour of the Villa Hanbury Botanical Gardens is a unique experience in the Flower Riviera that can be combined with:
- guided tour of Dolceacqua
- guided tour of Ventimiglia
- guided tour of Bordighera
- guided tour of San Remo
- guided tour of Menton
