Tag: “Gardens”
22 results found.
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Madman or Genius?
Vice and romance at Fresno's Forestiere Underground Gardens
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Rose Garden blooms
The non-roses in Golden Gate Park's Rose Garden, towards sunset one weekend in February. That's right, February.
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Phipps conservatory and botanical gardens
Fantastic Botanical gardens in Pittsburgh. The collection of plants is beyond description.
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Forestiere Underground Gardens
In 1906 Sicilian immigrant Baldasare Forestiere started creating a vast underground complex of living quarters and gardens. His creation was modeled after the gardens and patios of Italy and at one point he had fountains and fishing ponds underground.
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Zilker Botanical Gardens
Zilker Botanical Gardens, located at 2220 Barton Springs Road in Austin, Texas is a delight to the eye, no matter the season. From roses to ferns to a delightful koi pond, the trails are well-maintained and perfect for a family outing or a couple's stroll.
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Tivoli's amusement park
an attraction ride on the Tivoli's amusement park
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
This beautiful public garden sits in the Santa Ynez mountains above the Santa Barbara Mission. A tour of the grounds includes the dam and irrigation system that was built in the early 1800's to support the mission.
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Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court is an interesting blend of Tudor palace and Baroque architecture. Originally a Tudor palace owned by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, and then Henry VIII, it was almost demolished in the 1600's by William and Mary, but the money was not there for Sir Christopher Wren to rebuild entirely, so they built new grand apartments on the back of the palace.
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Upper Barrakka Gardens Valletta, Malta
Spectacular view from the Upper Barrakka Garden in Valletta, Malta over the Grand Harbour.
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Portland's Chinese Gardens
Located in old town, Portland is a gem ; the Chinese Gardens. In every season there is something new to discover as a visitor wanders through a maze iof hidden gardens.
