The Iris Garden in Florence is once again in bloom. The garden will be open every day from April 25 to May 20, 2026.
The Iris Garden of Piazzale Michelangelo, opened in 1957, was created to host a yearly International Competition for the best variety of Iris, announced by the City of Florence in 1954, because of the historic ties that the city has always had with the flower. There is, in fact, a red Iris on a white ground (and not a lily, as incorrectly believed) as the emblem on Florence's banner. From the Garden, located next to the terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo, you can admire one of the most beautiful views of the city. It is possible to book guided tours.
