Sight guide · Verona · Italy
Visiting Giardino Giusti
Laid out in the 16th century behind Palazzo Giusti, this Renaissance garden has an avenue of tall cypresses, geometric box hedges, statues, grottoes and a small hedge maze.
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Quick answer
Giardino Giusti is a garden in Veronetta, Verona. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- Veronetta
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- couples, kids, views and outdoors
- Best months
- May and August–September
About Giardino Giusti
Laid out in the 16th century behind Palazzo Giusti, this Renaissance garden has an avenue of tall cypresses, geometric box hedges, statues, grottoes and a small hedge maze. Steps lead up to a belvedere with a carved stone mask and a view over the whole city.
Tip: Let children loose in the maze, then climb to the belvedere for one of the quietest views in Verona.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Veronetta, university district across the river with student bars and the Giardino Giusti.
Best time to visit Giardino Giusti
Giardino Giusti is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- September: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
- May: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
- August: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-September the sun sets at about 19:28 local time (calculated for Verona).
When to visit Verona has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Giardino Giusti is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Arena di Verona and Opera at the Arena.
- No. 14 of the 17 sights in our Verona things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Verona with kids.
Near Giardino Giusti
Also in Veronetta, so you can walk between them:
- Roman Theatre and Archaeological Museum — 1–1.5 hours, low cost
- Castel San Pietro viewpoint — 1 hour, free
- Ponte Pietra — 15 minutes, free
If you like Giardino Giusti
- Juliet's Tomb and Fresco Museum — San Francesco al Corso, 45 minutes
- Gardaland — Castelnuovo del Garda, Full day
Staying near Giardino Giusti
Stay in Veronetta ($$) to walk here: university district across the river with student bars and the Giardino Giusti. All areas to stay in Verona.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Giardino Giusti?
Plan 1 hour. With Roman Theatre and Archaeological Museum nearby, it fits a half-day in Veronetta.
+Is Giardino Giusti free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Giardino Giusti?
May and August–September for the most comfortable weather. Let children loose in the maze, then climb to the belvedere for one of the quietest views in Verona.
+Do I need to book Giardino Giusti in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Giardino Giusti good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Verona. Verona is compact and largely car-free in the centre, which makes it manageable with children, and a Roman arena, a real castle and a hilltop funicular appeal to most kids.