Diverdeinverde
Two days to discover that Bologna is a garden
Bologna is preparing to once again reveal its most precious and hidden treasures. For an entire weekend, Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2026, the doors of historic buildings will open, the hillside walls will become thresholds to unexpected worlds, and the city will reveal itself through the silence and beauty of its private gardens.
This year, we’ll accompany you on a discovery of 44 green spaces: from the secret cloisters of the city center to the expansive views of the hills, to the gardens of the plains just outside the city.
It’s a unique opportunity to see Bologna with new eyes, guided by the colors of spring and the stories of those who care for this heritage every day.
Explore the 2026 edition
We’ve prepared a program packed with inspiration, combining garden visits with moments of reflection and sharing.
☘️ The Gardens | Consult the complete list of open gardens and plan your personal itinerary between the city center and the surrounding area.
☘️ The Events | Guided walks, readings in the garden, themed meetings, and musical performances will enrich the two days.
Participate in the event
To access the private gardens and participate in the events, you must purchase a personal admission ticket. The ticket is valid for the entire weekend.
To fully experience Diverdeinverde 2026, it’s important to plan your itinerary.
Discover the wisteria map
Spring is here, and Bologna is already turning lilac. This year, “Where Wisteria Blooms“, our shared mapping project, is back.
Thanks to reports from residents, we’ve created a map of the most beautiful and spectacular wisterias in the city and the metropolitan area. It’s an invitation to wander independently and let the scent and color of these splendid plants guide you.
☘️ Explore the map and discover all the curiosities about this flower.
☘️ Get involved.
Send us your reports and photos via email or on our social media channels. Beauty is more beautiful when shared.
Let’s stay in touch
To stay up-to-date, we invite you to follow us on our social media channels:
☘️ Facebook
☘️ Instagram
If you own a garden and would like to submit it for future editions, or if you would like to send us your photos, please email us at: diverdeinverde@fondazioneiu.it
Diverdeinverde
A project curated by Fondazione IU Rusconi Ghigi. The event was conceived in 2014 by Fondazione Villa Ghigi in collaboration with Silvia Cuttin.
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