23 December 2025

A Visit to the Enchanting Garden of Ninfa

In May, we finally visited the extraordinary Garden of Ninfa, just south of Rome—a place that had been on our wish list for far too long. It proved to be every bit worth the wait.

May is a particularly magical time to go, when roses scramble up trees and spill gracefully over medieval ruins. The ancient city of Ninfa was destroyed in the 14th century, but in the 20th century an English-style garden was lovingly created amid its ruins. The result is a landscape where history and nature intertwine in the most romantic way.

Crystal-clear water emerges from the hills behind the garden, flowing into gentle streams and tranquil pools that weave through the grounds. This abundance of freshwater creates a surprisingly temperate microclimate within the Mediterranean setting, encouraging lush growth and offering one picturesque vista after another. We even spotted a thriving population of enormous trout—just one sign of how idyllic this habitat is for countless small creatures and insects.

If you ever have the chance, do go, as it is truly unique.