A Place to Wander Slowly
The gardens at Giardini Pistola are made to be explored without hurry.
Paths open and close, views reveal themselves gradually, and shaded corners invite you to stop and stay awhile. There is no fixed route and no right direction, just space to wander and return the same way differently.
Many visitors come for a short stroll and find themselves staying much longer than planned.
What Awaits
As you move through the gardens, you’ll discover a sequence of spaces designed to unfold gently.
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Open views and quiet corners.
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Shaded seating and sunlit paths.
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Seasonal colour, scent, and texture.
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Places for children to explore and adults to pause.
The experience shifts with the season, the weather, and the time of day
Garden Entrance
Garden entrance allows you to explore the gardens at your own pace.
Most guests arrive in the afternoon, wandering between paths and seating areas before settling into golden hour as the light softens and the atmosphere slows.
Entrance tickets include full access to the gardens for the duration of your visit.
On selected days, sunset visits include a complimentary drink.
Guided Garden Tours
For those who would like a deeper understanding of the gardens, guided tours are offered on selected days.
Tours explore how the landscape has been shaped over time, how the gardens change with the seasons, and how the design encourages movement, pause, and return.
Tours are relaxed, conversational, and designed to enrich the visit without rushing it
Visiting with Family
Giardini Pistola is a welcoming place for families.
Children are free to explore, walk, and discover, while adults enjoy the calm, space, and rhythm of the gardens. Daytime visits are especially well suited to families looking for an unhurried, nature-led experience.
Golden Hour at Pistola
As afternoon turns to evening, the gardens take on a different character.
Light softens, shadows lengthen, and familiar paths feel new again. Many guests plan to visit for an hour and end up staying until the sun drops below the horizon.
Golden hour at Pistola is a moment best experienced slowly.
Award winning Gardens
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Giardini Pistola is a stunning 6 terrace Landscape Society Award Winning garden designed by Chelsea Flower Show Winners Urquhart Hunt inspired by the ancient tradition of Southern European botanical gardens. To find out the whole story behind the Gardens and details on the design and planting Book into one of the Guided Garden Tours with our very own expert Marialucrezia which happen each week
A visit to the Giardini is the perfect family friendly day out in Puglia. Buy a Day Pass Ticket to Enjoy the beautiful sights and smells of an incredible garden – set in the gorgeous Canale Di Pirro valley, between Alberobello and Fasano.
The gardens stretches over 4 hectares and is Open To The Public from Thursday 15th April 2025 until October, every day except Mondays and Tuesday morning from 10am/1pm and from 4-8pm!
Enjoy the morning light from 10am on open days and shaded areas during the midday sun, or stroll in the warm glow of late afternoon sunshine and view the spectacular sunsets over the lush valley. The kids can play on the jumping pillow, run around in the maze, on the grass of the amphitheatre and splash in the shallow water canale.
You can shop for a lovely range of local products in the farmshop – delicious Masseria Pistola wine, honey from our own fields and from Masseria Petrarolo - dried lavender, essential oils, soap, as well of course organic olive oil.
Become a Giardini Pistola Member to enjoy frequent visits to the Gardens. A perfect day out for all the family. We look forward to seeing you at the Giardini Pistola – in this beautiful corner of Italy.
Garden Day PassMultiple Dates28 Sept 2025, 12:00 – 19:00Provincia di Brindisi, SP1, 72015 Fasano BR, Italy- Garden Day PassMultiple Dates24 Sept 2025, 10:00 – 20:00Provincia di Brindisi, SP1, 72015 Fasano BR, Italy
- Garden Day Pass15 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 20:00Provincia di Brindisi, SP1, 72015 Fasano BR, Italy
The Grasses Terrace
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A beautiful garden of Pennisetums and giant grasses. Beautiful colours of fushia, red and white.
The Planes Terrace
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An open terrace of beautiful planes trees and wide spaces.
The TunnelS Terrace
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Pergola tunnels with clambering kiwis, bottle ghourds and roses make this enchanting space one that delights whatever the season.
The Canale
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The beautiful water feature runs through the centre of this stunning terrace, reflecting the blue Puglian skies.
Trees & Beds
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Curved planting accented by beautiful trees. The beds have aromatic herbs interspliced with colour from flowers throughout the year.
The Play Terrace
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Planes trees provide shade for the bouncy mattress where kids can play to their hearts desire. Plus there is a maze for children to explore. Don't worry it is easy for them to work out the way!
Enjoy a Guided Tour of the Gardens
(If you are looking for Events you can attend one one of the ticketed events throughout the seasons Event,
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And get unlimited day passes, discounts off events, 10% discount at the farmshop. Early Event invitations.
Choose your membership
Select the one that works best for you and your family
Season Pass
140€Designed for locals and summer residents who return often.Valid for 6 months- Visit as often as you'd wish during the season
- Each visit, bring one guest to enjoy the gardens with you
- 10% Discount at the Farm Shop
- 10% Discount on any of our Public Events for up to 5 people