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The Castrense Amphitheater and Monastic Gardens in Rome, Italy

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The Castrense Amphitheater - Monastic Gardens

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Picture of monastic garden at Rome's Castrense Amphitheater

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Meticulously restored as an orto medico, also called a Simple Garden under the guidance of famous Turinese architect Paolo Pejrone, this medieval monastic garden is intensely planted and is curated by the Cistercian monks who sell its harvest abundance on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings in front during the growing seasons. Salads and herbs of every description are available throughout the year, but lucky (and early) shoppers can also buy passionfruit, pizzutella grapes, and citrus in season.

This garden renovation was underwritten by the Adopt a Garden campaign of the Association of the Friends of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. Hopefully, more of Rome's historic gardens will benefit from citizens' interest in preserving them.

The garden is part of the Santa Croce in Gerusalemme Church and Monastery complex at Piazza Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Rome. Visiting the garden is sometimes possible in the morning by asking to see it in the gift shop or calling 06/7014769 (admission by donation). But the garden and amphitheater can most easily be visited as part of a garden tour such as those offered by Secret Gardens Italy.

For more information about the Castrense Amphitheater and the monastic garden or other gardens in Rome, you can contact Lisa Finerty at info@secretgardensitaly.com

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