Arboreti di Vallombrosa

During the summer months there are free guided tours every day, in all other periods upon prior request.

New sections were added in 1885–1886, and in 1891 a botanical garden was created; it was abandoned in 1914 and nothing remains today but a tub.

In 1894 another section was added on the Masso del Diavolo to provide a suitable environment for Mediterranean species.

Severe bombing during World War II badly damaged the arboreta, but they have since recovered.

Today the arboreta currently contain more than 5,000 specimens belonging to more than 1200 species of trees and shrubs, representing 137 genera, and claim to be Italy's most important collection of plants cultivated for scientific and experimental purposes.