Ambras Castle is closely connected with Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria (1529–1595). The castle-museum served as his residence from 1563 to ... read more
The Campo del Moro (Moorish Camp), a secret treasure and having one of the best views in Madrid, was created by Queen Maria Cristina (1806 – 1878). It is a romantic ... read more
The English Garden, Munich (370 ha/910 acres) is one of the largest public parks in the world. It is an English landscape park, created in 1789 for Charles Theodore of ... read more
Feldafing Park and Rose Island were both created by King Maximilian II of Bavaria (1811-1864). Feldafing Park is popular for its splendid views. The former ... read more
Goethe's Garden House was acquired by Goethe in 1776. He had the house repaired and redesigned the garden. It was an important refuge for him, where he could work ... read more
The Jardin des Plantes (28 ha), planted in 1635, as a former Royal medicinal herb garden (the 'Jardin royal des plantes médicinales'), is today the main ... read more
Jardin du Palais Carnolès (2 ha), is housing one of Europe's largest citrus collections, with contains today over 137 varieties of citrus fruits, including 24 ... read more
Kensington Gardens & Italian Gardens, 107 ha (265 acres), is one of the Eight Royal Parks. The site was, up to 1728, part of Hyde Park. The latter was created for ... read more
Maria Luiza Park Sevilla was designed by the landscape architect Forestier and opened in 1929. They were formerly the private gardens of the Telmo Palace. These grounds ... read more
The Palais Grosser Garten was created late 17th century for the Dresden Court and surrounded by a large park (147 ha), which was redesigned in English landscape style ... read more
Park an der Ilm (48 ha) was created by the Duke Carl August of Sachsen - Weimar and Johann Wolfgang Goethe. read more
Parque del Buen Retiro is a very popular and appreciated 142 ha park, which until the 19th century belonged to the Spanish Monarchy. It has many different gardens, ... read more
Pavillon de Vendôme, now a museum, was built between 1665 and 1667 for Louis, Duke of Vendôme, as a meeting-place with his lover Lucrète de Forbin Solliés. read more
Phoenix Park, dating back to the 17th century, is a deer park, with 11 km perimeter wall enclosing 707 hectares (1,750 acres). It is said to be the largest enclosed ... read more
The Regent’s Park is one of London’s eight Royal Parks and covers an area of 160 ha (395 acres). It was named after the Prince Regent, the later King George IV ... read more
State Park Wilhelmsbad Hanau, English landscape style, was built in 1777 on the initiative of Prince Wilhelm von Hessen-Kassel. Today, with a lake, a castle, a ... read more
Theobalds Park, Cedars Park, covering 19 acres, was the site of the former Theobalds Palace, a favoured residence of James I and where Charles I spent much time during his ... read more
Victoria Tower Gardens is one of the eight Royal Parks. It was created in the 1870s and are used for 'political' sculptures, celebrating freedom. It ... read more
