Encyclopedia • Parks and gardens

An urban park that preserves part of the ancient walls and the Teralii (or Belfredo) tower of Castelnuovo di Mestre. It combines historical and naturalistic value with monumental Tilia, Magnolia and Ulmus trees in an area of 1,200 square metres. It…

Next to the Marciana area, this green lung satisfied the French rulers' desire to enjoy a green area close to their residences. Its realisation was not painless, sacrificing the Granaries of Terra Nova, buildings of social and economic importance…

The oldest forest in Mestre, living witness to the great forest of the Venetian plain that formed in the post-glacial period, the third largest in the Veneto region. An authentic green jewel.

A large green area rich in vegetation, art and culture. Inside is the Art Biennale, numerous sculptures, flower arrangements, a greenhouse and much more to discover. An ideal area to relax and read a good book.

A place to cool off and rest close to Piazzale Roma, the most recently built terminal linking Venice and the mainland. The green area is named after the Papadopoli family who - with passion and dedication - decided to create it in 1834, with the…

An important project of urban reconversion and recovery of areas of urban and environmental degradation. Today it is one of the largest parks in the Venice area, overlooking the lagoon, and one of the most extensive and articulated urban green…

A corner of paradise where you can find refreshment on scorching summer days and stay fit. A route full of ups and downs for walkers and runners.

Communal park, freely visitable, characterised by an original and unusual style. The profound silence that can be enjoyed is priceless: it is only disturbed by the uninterrupted chirping of birds, while the eye is captivated by the shades of green…

The city's first public garden, annexed to the Villa Querini, which belonged to the Querini Stampalia branch of the family.

Since its beginnings, it has been a zardin of great prestige and, in keeping with tradition, developed along a main perspective axis. The garden was also praised by the writer Gianjacopo Fontana, for its attention to detail, landscape-like elegance…

A forest created in the 1990s, which integrates a great biodiversity and offers a great sense of relaxation. Like the Carpenedo Forest, it has the characteristics of a lowland oak-hornbeam forest and includes an observation tower.

A large, historical park with a wide variety of old trees and medicinal plants, whose landscaping does not use chemicals. A complex in front of and behind the castle, which also includes an irrigation ditch, a cedar garden and a grotto.