The Garzoni Historic Garden in Collodi is a magnificent example of a Baroque garden, where nature, art and architecture come together to create a fascinating route filled with surprising views.
The garden extends over several levels, with terraces, monumental staircases, statues, fountains and water features. Along the way, visitors will also discover a maze, a green theatre and shady corners where they can stop and admire the view. Children will especially enjoy following the paths and discovering, one after another, the many figures and statues hidden throughout the garden.
The Butterfly House in Collodi Inside the Garzoni Historic Garden is the Butterfly House , a large tropical greenhouse where butterflies and moths from different parts of the world fly freely among exotic plants, colourful flowers and small streams.
Stepping inside the greenhouse is an exciting experience for children, who can observe the butterflies up close as they fly, feed and rest on the plants. With a little luck, one may even land on a visitor’s clothes or hands.
In the area dedicated to chrysalises, visitors may witness one of the most fascinating moments of metamorphosis: the emergence of a butterfly. The visit is therefore an engaging way for children to learn about the life cycle of these insects and discover the importance of nature and biodiversity.
Good to know The number of butterflies varies throughout the year. During the colder months, the Butterfly House can only be visited as a tropical greenhouse.
A visit can be combined with the nearby Pinocchio Park , dedicated to the famous puppet created by Carlo Collodi.