Pojega Garden: a green masterpiece combining art, history and wine in Valpolicella
In the heart of the Valpolicella hills, a few kilometres from Lake Garda, lies one of Europe's most fascinating Italian gardens: the Pojega Garden. 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 timeless place, where sculpted hedges, paths, statues and panoramic terraces alternate elegantly between classical geometries and breathtaking views of the vineyards. After extensive restoration, the Garden has reopened to the public with a new accessible route and multilingual audio guide, 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, winegrowers since 1649. At the end of the visit, you can enjoy a glass of wine at the wine shop overlooking the 17th-century courtyard, or choose from a range of tastings that combine the great classics of Valpolicella – such as Amarone and Ripasso – to discover a unique territory.
An award-winning and renowned garden
The Pojega Garden is a member of the Grandi Giardini Italiani circuit, the network of the most important gardens open to visitors in Italy, and is one of the most evocative stops on the Veneto wine tourism trail. Guerrieri Rizzardi is also the winner of the Best of Wine Tourism award in the Architecture and Landscape category, for its ability to combine wine-making tradition with the cultural and landscape enhancement of the area.
An ideal stop for those seeking a break of beauty and tranquillity between Lake Garda and Verona, immersed in a landscape that tells over two centuries of history.
<p>Open every day from March to November, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Last admission allowed at 5 PM.</p> <p>There may be some days of closure during the period. <a href="https://pojega.it/ticket?_gl=1*ayhyb4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA3MDMzNzkxMi4xNzcy… here </a>for the updated calendar.</p>
<ul> <li>Dogs are welcome on a leash.</li> <li>Picnic baskets are available by reservation.</li></ul>
<p><i><b>Tickets</b></i></p> <ul> <li><b>Full price:</b> €10.00</li> <li><b>Reduced</b> (Children 6-12, over 65s, students, residents of the Municipality of Negrar, holders of the Domus Card Guerrieri Rizzardi and groups of at least 20 people.): €7.00</li> <li><b>Family 2+1 </b>(Children 6-18, Family tickets only): €20.00</li> <li><b>Family 2+2</b> (Children 6-18, Family tickets only.): €27.00</li> <li><b>Guardian Card </b>(Season Pass includes: access for 1 adult with 1 guest (except during private events), reduced rates for special events, subscription to the Guerrieri Rizzardi newsletter, and a 5% discount on wine purchases at the shop). <i>Guardian Card can be purchased online <b>only one at a time</b>. The card is personal and will be linked to an ID upon first entry.</i>): €40.00</li> <li><b>Free admission </b>for people with disabilities and one companion and children aged 0 to 6 years.</li></ul> <p><i><b>Scheduled guided tours</b></i></p> <ul> <li>In Italian: every first Sunday of the month at 10:30 AM;</li> <li>In English: every second Sunday of the month at 10:30 AM</li></ul> <p><b>Full</b>(Entrance + guided tour): €15.00</p> <p><b>Reduced </b>(Entrance + guided tour for Children 6-12, over 65s, students, residents of the Municipality of Negrar, holders of the Domus Card Guerrieri Rizzardi and groups of at least 20 people): €9.00</p> <p><i><b>Private guided tour</b></i></p> <ul> <li>Exclusive guided tour: €110 / 1 guide for every 30 people.</li> <li>Duration: 1 hour.</li> <li>Languages available: Italian, English, German.</li> <li>By reservation only, admission ticket not included.</li></ul>
Villa Rizzardi<br>Catalog Number IRVV (Regional Institute of Venetian Villas): A0500000917