Giardino dei Tarocchi
Park of monumental sculptures inspired by the Tarot, created by Niki de Saint Phalle at Garavicchio and opened to the public in 1998.
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About the museum
The Giardino dei Tarocchi arose from the vision of the artist Niki de Saint Phalle, who in 1978 began building a park of large sculptures on land belonging to the Caracciolo brothers at Garavicchio, in the municipality of Capalbio. The works are inspired by the major arcana of the Tarot.
The Fondazione Il Giardino dei Tarocchi was established in Rome on 4 August 1997, and the park was inaugurated for the general public on 15 May 1998, although it had already been receiving visitors before that. The official recognition of the Foundation by the Tuscany Region dates from 2002.
Today the garden can be visited from April to mid-October with a ticket bought online. The route runs over uneven ground, so access for people with severe mobility difficulties is limited.
Highlights
- Monumental sculptures inspired by the Tarot
- La Ruota della Fortuna (The Wheel of Fortune)
- La Forza, Il Sole, La Papessa, Il Mago and Il Papa
- Art park created by Niki de Saint Phalle
Permanent exhibition
- Il Giardino dei Tarocchi – Outdoor route among the monumental sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle inspired by the Tarot arcana.
- Founded
- 1998
- Operated by
- Fondazione Il Giardino dei Tarocchi
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €10visitors aged 7 to 22 and over 65, residents of Capalbio, groups of at least 25 people, tour guides with a valid card |
| Children & teens | €10free up to age 6 · Free admission from 0 to 6 years; reduced ticket from age 7. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with a disability above 67% and for a companion with certification. |
| Groups (25+ people) | €10 per personSchool groups of primary and lower secondary schools (at least 10 pupils): €8 per pupil; one adult for every 10 pupils enters free. |
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. Reductions and free admission require the supporting document to be shown at the entrance; otherwise the difference is charged.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Because of the terrain, access for people with severe mobility difficulties is limited to the area of the sculpture “La Ruota della Fortuna”, from which five works can be seen. A wheelchair stairlift (maximum load 90 kg) can be booked by writing to info@ilgiardinodeitarocchi.it; it allows some higher parts to be reached, but the visit remains partial. A dedicated entrance with a limited number of reserved parking spaces is provided.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
Free admission up to 6 years; dedicated rates are provided for schools and groups.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Capalbio Scalo
The nearest station is Capalbio Scalo, about 10 km away. Bus connections between Capalbio, the station and the garden are listed on the website at-bus.it.
By car
Free parking
Free, unattended parking.
- Accessible parking
By car: from the SS1, leave at Chiarone and follow the signs for Pescia Fiorentina. The nearest airports are Rome Fiumicino and Florence Peretola; two local taxi services are also listed.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | no |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | No guided tours or private visits are offered. Dogs are admitted on a lead. Bookings by telephone or e-mail are not accepted: tickets are bought online. |
