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What can you see in San Anton Garden Malta Garden of a Head State

SAN ANTON GARDENS When one mentions the gardens of a Head of State on the global stage perhaps the ones whch spring first to mind for many are such as the rose gardens of The White House in Washington, the garden of Buckinham Palace (famous for its mulberry tree) in the UK. These are delightful examples of the botanical arts but are, alas, closed to the public. Not so in Malta where the lovely gardens of San Anton Palace, which is the residence of the Maltese President, are open to all and sundry, seven days a week, including Sunday. Not only are they free to enjoy but they also free to enter. The gardens are historical as well as lovely: dating back, as they do, over three hundred years. The original resident of San Anton Palace, The Grand Master of the Knights, Antoine de Paul established a worthy, enduring tradition of commissioning every Head of State who visited or stayed in the Palace to plant a tree in the garden. That explains why so many trees have a tiny plaque attached, with the name and date of the planter and the planting. The gardens are formally laid out in the classical manner: the straightt and narrow pathways facilitate the visitors to stroll around and linger when and where something particularly atrractive captures their attention. The monumental Eagle Fountain, located just inside and to the right of the first archway, was the first attraction which took my breath away. It took something really spectacular to drag me away from it but then the gardens are full of really spectacular somethings – from the flower beds, multicoloured in their spring finery, including bougainvilleas, rare species of roses, orchids etc etc, There is also a magnificent range of imposing trees, including jacarandas, rosewood, Nolfolk pines, crypress, palms and last but not least, the old man of the forest itself, the national tree of Malta, the carob. And if all this was not enough, then there are the feathered creatures, including black swans, white swans, families of lazy ducks, and a sentry line of preening peacocks. As well as scupptures, ornamental ponds, busts of former monarchs and an orangery. During the summer months the gardens become venues for outdoor concerts and dramatic performances, especially by Shakespeare. This is my cue to quote my favourite lines from the Bard of Avon: ‘To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet Is wasteful and ridiculous excess’ And then, of course, there is the maze. Even if it is only a hedge-high maze you, kind viewer, will not be amazed to discover that I almost succeed in making my way througt the confusing twists and turns of this horticultural puzzle. Almost, but not quite. However, what disappointment I felt was soon erased as I finally and with great reluctance made my exit from the gardens, as I read the last plaque on the wall. For more than the first century of its existence the gardens of San Anton were closed to the public. The plaque commemorates the opening in 1882 by the then Governor Borton who performed the ceremony in the 45th year of the reign of Queen, yes, Victoria ! Links:  / vickythexplorer   https://www.vickythexplorer.com Music by Movavi