Garden of Ninfa
Cisterna di Latina, Italy
A romantic garden planted among the ruins of a medieval town, with streams, roses and old church walls. It opens only on selected days from spring to autumn for guided visits, so book tickets in advance.
Ninfa is a garden that grew out of a ruin. Among the walls of a medieval town at the foot of the Lepini Mountains you now find cherry and apple trees, 19 varieties of magnolia, marsh irises and Japanese maples. The town, held by families such as the Frangipane, Colonna and Caetani, was destroyed in the late 14th century and never rebuilt. In 1921 Gelasio Caetani began reclaiming the site; later Lelia Caetani and her mother added magnolias and climbing roses. Lelia founded the foundation in 1972. Since 1976 the area has been a WWF oasis.
Ninfa is not a place for spontaneous visits: the garden opens on weekends and a few holidays from March to November, with online tickets for fixed time slots only. The guided walk lasts about an hour. Spring is the best season. The 2026 season ends on November 8 (as of November 2026).
There is no restaurant right at the garden; for a meal, try nearby Sermoneta, with the Caetani castle. Sort out your route and motorhome parking beforehand.
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- Cisterna di Latina, Italy
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- 41.5890, 12.9540
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Garden of Ninfa?
Garden of Ninfa is in Cisterna di Latina, Italy, at GPS 41.5890, 12.9540. It is about 5 km from Sermoneta.
Can you camp near Garden of Ninfa?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area sosta camper Sermoneta, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Garden of Ninfa?
Garden of Ninfa is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Riviera d’Ulisse: Rome to Gaeta.
What is there to see near Garden of Ninfa?
Places worth a stop nearby: Monastery of the Sacro Speco (39 km), Temple of Jupiter Anxur (41 km), Hadrian’s Villa (42 km) and Villa d’Este (44 km).
When is the best time to visit Garden of Ninfa?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)