Paradise below Heaven in Verona

Prince Agostino Giusti, who also held the title of Honorary Knight of the Republic of Venice, took an active part in the design of this charming garden adjacent to his palace. The garden and park complex is decorated with numerous statues and fountains made in accordance with the canons of that time, and greets its visitors with a front gate with elegant obelisks, from where a wonderful alley with tall trees stretches, which will lead you to an ancient grotto. A terrifying stone mask flaunts above the grotto, from the mouth of which huge flames seem to be about to burst. Giardino Giusti pleased the eyes of its owners already in 1570, and in the 1930s it underwent a major reconstruction and restoration. In the western part of the beautiful park, you can see an abundance of flowers and paved paths, as well as old citrus trees that stretch right next to the wall of Giusti Castle, built back in the 12th century. The warm air brings with it the aroma of lemons and oranges, inhaling which, you will be transported back several centuries and feel the atmosphere of those times when such guests of the Giusti family as Cosimo Medici, Emperor Joseph II, Goethe and Mozart walked through this amazing park. Today (due to the fact that Giardino Giusti is not included in the list of must-see attractions in Verona), you are unlikely to meet many tourists in this paradise, most likely no one will disturb you while you enjoy your privacy. The terraces in Giardino Giusti were built in such a way that they offer stunning views of Verona. The terraces on the upper and lower levels are strikingly different: so, in one of them, a young lady who visited Prince Giusti during the Renaissance could play hide-and-seek with her admirer, hiding between numerous green bushes, then from the second, a couple in love could watch the life of the city below in a romantic atmosphere. By the way, according to legend, a couple who manage to find each other in the maze are destined to be together until the end of their days. #trip #garden #park #paradise #baroque