On Sunday, May 17, the Parco Malingri di Bagnolo opens its gates for the special event “Parco Arcobaleno'', a unique opportunity to explore one of Piedmont's most enchanting historic gardens, surrounded by lush greenery and peak spring blooms.
Originally created in the late 17th century as a formal garden and redesigned in the 19th century in the romantic English landscape style, the park is today a refined historical scenery carefully preserved by the Malingri family and the current owners.
In May, the park comes alive with spectacular colors from rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias, painting vibrant natural mosaics beneath ancient trees and flowering undergrowth.
🌿 What to see
◈ Spring blooms of rhododendrons and azaleas
◈ Botanical collections of camellias, hydrangeas, kalmias, and hostas
◈ The “Rhododendron Trail” along the castle hillside
◈ Historic woodlands and traditional rural landscape
◈ The Malingri feudal complex with castle and medieval towers
◈ Palace with 15th-century frescoes and the Chapel of St. Sebastian (Giovanni Canavesio)
🎶 Day program
◈ Themed market inside the park
◈ Aperitif-lunch option surrounded by nature
◈ Free walks through gardens, woods, and historic areas
◈ Botanical and landscape guided visits
🌺 Botanical highlight
The park is constantly evolving, with new ornamental species introduced every year, focusing on acid-loving plants and seasonal color design. The “Rhododendron Trail,” started in 2017, is gradually transforming the hillside into a vivid natural stage of outstanding visual impact.
Originally created in the late 17th century as a formal garden and redesigned in the 19th century in the romantic English landscape style, the park is today a refined historical scenery carefully preserved by the Malingri family and the current owners.
In May, the park comes alive with spectacular colors from rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias, painting vibrant natural mosaics beneath ancient trees and flowering undergrowth.
🌿 What to see
◈ Spring blooms of rhododendrons and azaleas
◈ Botanical collections of camellias, hydrangeas, kalmias, and hostas
◈ The “Rhododendron Trail” along the castle hillside
◈ Historic woodlands and traditional rural landscape
◈ The Malingri feudal complex with castle and medieval towers
◈ Palace with 15th-century frescoes and the Chapel of St. Sebastian (Giovanni Canavesio)
🎶 Day program
◈ Themed market inside the park
◈ Aperitif-lunch option surrounded by nature
◈ Free walks through gardens, woods, and historic areas
◈ Botanical and landscape guided visits
🌺 Botanical highlight
The park is constantly evolving, with new ornamental species introduced every year, focusing on acid-loving plants and seasonal color design. The “Rhododendron Trail,” started in 2017, is gradually transforming the hillside into a vivid natural stage of outstanding visual impact.