The Camelie Ottocentesche is not just a pretty bed of plants and flowers, it is said to be a breathtaking botanical phenomenon. During the start of the 19th Century it was at its height as far as the flowers were concerned when the popularity of the camellia spread throughout Italy with the noble classes being among their biggest fans. The gardens of northern Italy were soon filled with camellias - the most famous can be found on the banks of the Lombard Lakes, between the Riviera and Tuscany. If you love camellias the Camelie Ottocentesche is a must visit.