The World’s Five Most Beautiful Gardens

By All That's Interesting | Edited By John Kuroski
Published March 14, 2012
Updated April 22, 2019

The World’s Most Beautiful Gardens: Versailles, France

Gardens of Versailles

Andre Le Notre built the amazing gardens located at the Palace of Versailles for King Louis XIV. Thousands of men were employed to help complete the enormous gardens, with the earth and trees brought in from all over France.

Garden of Versailles

Beautiful Gardens of Versailles Photograph

Katsura Imperial Villa, Japan

Katsura Imperial Villa Japan

Japan’s most famous gardener, Kobori Enshu, designed the Katsura Imperial Villa gardens. The garden was designed for strolling, with the view changing at every turn.

Beautiful Gardens Katsura Imperial Villa

Katsura Imperial Villa Photograph

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All That's Interesting
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All That's Interesting
Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.
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John Kuroski
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John Kuroski
John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.
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