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9 Picture-Perfect Gardens Around the World

9 Picture-Perfect Gardens Around the World

By Food & Wine

Updated July 31, 2017

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You've always wanted to visit Versailles, and that's fine. But whatever you do, don't discount these other gorgeous, verdant landscapes across the globe. This article originally appeared on PureWow.com.

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Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona

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Rarely do we think of “botanical” and “desert” in the same phrase. For more than 70 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has shown the world the unique beauty of dry terrain.

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Keukenhof, Lisse, The Neterlands

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This list wouldn’t be complete without a nod to Holland’s most famous tulip garden. Known as “The Garden of Europe,” come springtime Keukenhof boasts seven million blooms.

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The Garden of Cosmic Speculation, Portrack House, Scotland

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We’re about to get deep: Most everything in this garden is an artistic reflection of the universe and how we came to be. Created by architect Charles Jencks, this one is a celebration of nature, art, design and whimsy. Oh, and it’s open only one day a year.

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Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny, Normandy, France

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Visit the place that inspired some of the most famous paintings in the world. Monet was passionate about gardens and worked tirelessly to design and build his own. Despite hiring seven master gardeners, Monet called the shots at his Normandy location.

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Liu Tuan Garden, Jiangsu, China

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This six-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site is separated into four uniquely designed sections: North, South, East and West. Why settle for just seeing one, though? Walk along the corridor that connects the sections and appreciate the calligraphy-lined walls as you stroll.

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa

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Explore the rugged beauty of South African flora at this botanical garden, where sweeping lawns and exotic plants are set against the misty backdrop of Table Mountain.

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Biltmore Estate Gardens, Asheville, North Carolina

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The Biltmore Estate is about as close to an American palace as it gets, and its gardens do not disappoint. Built by G.W. Vanderbilt, it’s a monument to the Golden Age but with way more colors.

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Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent, England

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One of the world's most famous gardens, Sissinghurst has served many purposes, from being the grand estate of many a prominent family to serving as the home base for the women's land army and as a prison in the 1700s.

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Villa d'Este, Tivoli, Italy

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Home to the highly Pinnable Fontana dell’Ovato,the gardens at Villa d’Este have been blooming since the Italian Renaissance. Marble nymphs, luxurious fountains and mosaics will guide you on your way.

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