Parco Giardino Sigurtà: a blooming garden near Verona

Parco Giardino Sigurtà: among flowers and centuries-old trees overlooking the Mincio Valley

The Sigurtà Garden Park is a large botanical park near Verona, perfect for those who love nature. It extends for 60 hectares between tree-lined avenues, ponds, flowery areas and a fascinating labyrinth of yews. In spring it is famous for its tulips, but it is beautiful all year round. The Sigurtà garden also features an educational farm with farmyard animals, rose gardens, centuries-old trees and panoramic terraces overlooking the Mincio valley.

Open to the public since 1978, it is an ideal place for relaxing walks and to discover the beauty of nature in all seasons. The rose gardens of the Sigurtà Garden Park, for example, are among the most fascinating attractions. During flowering, especially between May and June, they explode with colors and scents. There are many varieties of roses, distributed over a long avenue of hundreds of meters, which ends with a view of the castle of Valeggio.

Useful information about the Sigurtà Park

Where is he:In Valeggio sul Mincio, in the province of Verona, near Borghetto, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

Opening hours 2025: Open from 8 March to 9 November 2025. Standard hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (last admission 6:00 pm). March, October, November: early closing at 18:00 (last admission 17:00).

Tickets: You can buy them on site or advance for convenience with the online. On public holidays (e.g. Easter Monday, 25 April, 1 May) online purchase with a fixed date is mandatory. Season passes are also available.

How to visit: On foot/ By bike (own or rented)/ By electric golf cart (rental on site, not bookable)/ By panoramic train/ By electric shuttle

Can pets be brought? No, pets are not allowed, except guide dogs for the blind.

What to see: Viale delle Rose/ Tulipanomania (March-April)/ Yew labyrinth/ ponds/ Water gardens/ Hermitage and Castelletto/ Viewpoint on the Mincio.

For families: Educational farm/ large spaces for playing and running /Educational paths on nature and biodiversity

Services: Picnic areas / Catering and internal kiosks/ Bicycle and golf-cart rental.

FAQs About Sigurtà Garden Park

When can you visit the park? The Sigurtà Garden Park is open every day, including holidays, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (last admission at 6:00 pm) from 8 March to 9 November 2025. In the months of March, October and November, the last admission is at 17:00 and the closing is at 18:00. 

When can I see the tulips in bloom?The "Tulipanomania" blossoms approximately between the second half of March and the first days of May. Climatic conditions can affect the flowering period.

How can I visit the park?

You can explore the park on foot, by bicycle (including electric), by electric golf-cart or aboard the panoramic train. Tickets for the train and shuttle are available on site, while electric bicycles and golf carts cannot be booked in advance.

Can I bring my dog?
Access to animals is not allowed, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind.

Do I need to book in advance? Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office or for greater convenience, online. For holidays such as Easter Monday, April 25 and May 1, admission is only allowed with tickets purchased online for the specific dates.

Are there any activities for children? Yes, the park offers educational paths aimed at children and young people, with particular attention to biodiversity and environmental education.

The history behind Parco Sigurtà 

The land where Parco Sigurtà now stands has a long and fascinating history: as early as 1407, it was referred to as a "brolo cintato", a walled agricultural estate owned by the noble Contarini family. Over the following centuries, the property changed hands among several noble families, expanding over time through dowries and inheritances.

The true transformation into one of Europe's most beautiful botanical gardens began in 1941, when Carlo Sigurtà, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur, purchased the estate. He revived the land—then partly abandoned—by using an ancient irrigation right that brought it back to life.

Today, Parco Sigurtà welcomes visitors with its 18 small lakes, where water lilies, water hyacinths, and lotus flowers grow. Their most stunning blooms can be seen especially in the months of June and July.

The vast green lawns surrounding the lakes are ideal for walking, relaxing, and enjoying the peaceful scenery, where animals such as goats and deer roam freely.

Among other wonders, visitors will discover the little castle (Castelletto), which holds historical memories of the Sigurtà family, a majestic oak tree over 400 years old, a small dog cemetery, a horizontal sundial, and the enchanting Stone of Youth.