La Cascata is one of the most beautiful waterfalls that I've seen in the world. The other day,…read morewhile in Terni, I came across this description of La Cascata delle Marmore by English poet Lord Byron (1788-1824): "Charming the eye with dread ... I saw the 'Cascata del marmore' of Terni twice, once from the summit of the precipice, and again from the valley below. The lower view is far to be preferred, if the traveller has time for one only; but from either point of view it is worth all the cascades and torrents of Switzerland put together". I totally concur!

We couldn't decide if we wanted to do Boboli or Bardini (no time to do both) but we ended up at the…read moreentrance to Bardini first so we decided to check it out. Fair warning, the entrance isn't very clearly marked. It looks just like a business front and I was confused as to how entering the park would actually work. I didn't do much research (which is a shock I know) into this garden before coming and was a bit daunted by the uphill climb. From the entrance, I assumed there would be a funicular or something. I was wrong. Not only am I not in shape, but I've been having some medical issues, and I was terrified I just paid an entrance fee to a park that I cannot check out. Luckily, the switchbacks are super gentle. We could hardly "feel" walking up this hill. There was also a lot to look at as we walked up so it was really a beautiful "hike." We were confused a bit by the signs and how far the garden went up. We weren't the only ones either because two couples past us while we rested on a bench, wondering if they were going the "right way" as well. I was expecting a bit more "garden" but got more "trees and shrubs" but I think this place is worth the hike just for the views of Florence alone.

This beautiful park is under the radar, which isn't exactly a bad thing…read more You can enjoy peaceful walks with incredible views from every part of this park. During my visit, it wasn't crowded at all and it made the experience that much better. Highly recommend!

Nice place to take young kids. Small but nice playground, pond with ducks, small shop for drinks…read moreand snacks, lots of shade trees, tables, chairs, and benches. A little scary to cross the small but busy road to get in the park after parking across the street, as the cars can drive rather quickly.

Nice park for a walk, jog or run. During the off season and weekday the park is a very quiet…read moreretreat. During the on season and weekends, it's full of residents or tourist enjoying the nice green space. Pros: Family friendly and lots of space for multiple activities Running trails with soft pavement Solid surfaces for biking or skating Open areas for animals or running around Cons: Plant life looks dead during the winter

This is a beautiful park on the banks of the river where you can walk, run, cycle or skate. It is a…read morewonderful place all year round and it also hosts a large market every Tuesday morning where you can buy clothes, bags, shoes, bed linen amongst other things and you can always pick up a bargain. During the summer (from June) the Pavionere bar and swimming pool opens and it is a nice escape from the city heat. The bar is especially nice in the evening where the soft lighting and the sound of people swimming in the pool give the place a real holiday feel. There is also a hammock for anyone who feels really laid back but be warned it can be quite hard to get out of once you are in it!