Giardino Pojega

Giardino di Pojega: a green masterpiece among art, history and wine in Valpolicella

In the heart of the Valpolicella hills, a few kilometres from Lake Garda, lies one of the most fascinating Italian gardens in Europe: the Giardino di Pojega.

Commissioned in 1783 by Count Antonio Rizzardi to the neoclassical architect Luigi Trezza, it is famous for its Teatro di Verzura, one of the very few still existing in Italy. 

A place out of time, where sculpted hedges, paths, statues and panoramic terraces alternate elegantly between classical geometries and breathtaking views of the vineyards. After a major restoration, the Garden has reopened to the public with a new accessible route and multilingual audioguide, offering visitors an immersive experience of nature, architecture and silence. 

Wine and beauty in a single experience

The Pojega Garden is an integral part of the historic Negrar di Valpolicella estate of the Guerrieri Rizzardi family, wine-growers since 1649. At the end of the visit, it is possible to enjoy a glass of wine at the wine shop overlooking the 17th-century courtyard, or choose from the tasting proposals that combine the great classics of Valpolicella - such as Amarone and Ripasso - with the discovery of a unique territory.

An award-winning and recognised garden

The Giardino di Pojega is a member of the Grandi Giardini Italiani circuit, the network of Italy's most important open-air gardens, and is one of the most evocative stops on the Veneto region's wine tourism itinerary. Guerrieri Rizzardi is also the winner of the Best of Wine Tourism award in the Architecture and Landscape category, for having succeeded in combining the winemaking tradition with the cultural and landscape enhancement of the territory. 

An ideal stopover for those seeking a break of beauty and tranquillity between Lake Garda and Verona, immersed in a landscape that tells more than two centuries of history. 

Useful information

Open every day from April to October, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the garden can be visited independently thanks to the free audio-guide via web app. Discounted tickets for families and groups are also available, as well as pre-booked guided tours. 

All tours end with a welcome drink. 

Dogs are welcome on a leash, ample parking available. Picnic basket on request.