Water garden in Kensington Gardens.
London, England, United Kingdom.
The Italian Gardens in Kensington Gardens are an elegant, Victorian-era water garden of ornamental basins, carved statues and classical fountains, first commissioned in the 1860s as a gift from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria. Surrounded by lush lawns and seasonal flowers, the space blends Italian Renaissance style with English landscaping, providing a tranquil retreat at the northern edge of Hyde Park near Lancaster Gate. It’s a perfect spot to unwind with a coffee or picnic, admire the Tazza Fountain and swan-shaped urns, or watch for birds among the reflective pools.