The Hortensia Avenue

Behind the pavillion lies the Hortensia Avenue:

The renaissance references ad the inspiration of the Medici villas is strong in this avenue which extends beneath a thick pergola supported by substantial round terracotta columns. A century-old banksiana tree with its clear, scented flowers shades the walk with is bordered by flourishing, colourful hortensia blooms. At the end stands a fine old cast iron well.*

Cast Iron Well

*From the Villa Cimbrone guide leaflet

8 Comments CherryPie on Feb 20th 2018

8 Responses to “Villa Cimbrone – The Hortensia Avenue”

  1. Ginnie says:

    Worth the visit just to see the cast iron well, Cherry, I’m sure.

  2. lisl says:

    What a cool, shady place the original owners created for themselves

  3. Italian gardens look rather barren. ;)

  4. shabana says:

    serene and really lovely place