The rose garden of the Royal Villa is truly impressive in its beauty. It was established in 1964 at the initiative of local industrialist Niso Fumagalli, who was greatly inspired by rose-growing competitions he had seen in other European countries.

The following year, in 1965, the first competition was held, even though the construction of the garden had not yet been completed. Over the years, several famous women became patrons of the competition – among them Princess Grace of Monaco and Rita Levi-Montalcini, Nobel Prize laureate.

The variety of roses is vast: some are ancient species, others are climbing roses, and some grow in orderly arrangements next to small ponds.

During the competitions, which are still held today, renowned judges (including celebrities) examine around 400 types of roses cultivated by participants from all over the world.

Today, visits to the garden are enriched by QR codes accessible with smartphones, which provide explanations about the roses, describe their structure, and share a few intriguing anecdotes.