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Southern Gate with Lion's Head

At the southern gate of the Horti Leonini, look up before leaving the garden and you will see another lion’s head peering down at you as you exit the garden. Again, it serves as a reminder of Diomede and his name, Leoni or "Lions".

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Southern Gate with Lion's Head

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Main Gate at Piazza Centrale and entry vestibule

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Central axial path that links entire garden

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Statue of Granduca Cosimo III de' Medici

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The "Palazzetta" inserted into the 13th Century fortress walls

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Belvedere - View of the garden

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Lower formal garden

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Semi-circular space at the top of the formal garden with statue of Giano Bifronte (Janus)

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Original Eastern gate entrance (now closed) with Lion Head and Plaque

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The woods historically named "La Ragnaia"

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Ghiacciaio

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Upper terrace

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Cassero Tower and Adjacent Guard House

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Overlook window with stone seats

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Visual Terminus to the Central Garden Axis

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Overlook Terrace

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Southern Gate with Lion's Head

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Plaque with "Platea e via Leonina"

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Plaque on the Church of Santa Maria Assunta

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