On Monday, April 6, the well-loved Italian Pasquetta, also known as Easter Monday, will mark the eighteenth edition of the fun-filled ‘Botanical Treasure Hunt.’ This event is organized by the Grandi Giardini Italiani, a group that brings together Italy’s most stunning and popular gardens. Over the years, this treasure hunt has become a cherished tradition for many families during the Easter festivities in Italy.

The event is a fantastic opportunity to immerse children in nature, inviting them to discover various trees, plants, and flowers within botanical gardens and parks in the most enjoyable way possible. Aside from the engaging activity of finding beautifully decorated Easter eggs hidden throughout these gardens, children also get an exciting introduction to the fascinating world of botany.

While the kids are busy collecting their colorful treasures, adults can take part in guided tours of the gardens. These tours highlight the excellence and sensitivity to green culture that these gardens represent.

In Italy, there are numerous gardens participating in regions like Lombardy (by Lake Como, Brescia, Monza), Genoa, Treviso and Padua in Veneto, Piedmont, Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, Lazio, and as far south as Catania in Sicily. The Grandi Giardini Italiani network features over 100 gardens across 12 Italian regions, showcasing gardens from the Renaissance, Baroque, and modern eras. This network encapsulates 500 years of gardening design and history, creating a unique artistic and botanical heritage.

This event offers a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate Easter among the scents and colors of the millions of roses blooming in Italy’s most exquisite rose gardens. The experience is topped off with a fun picnic, where visitors can enjoy their meal barefoot on the grass, making it an unforgettable outing for the entire family.