Carducci (1835-1907) was an Italian poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1906. He immortalized these gardens in his ode 'Canto all'amore' written during his stay in Perugia in 1877.

Sunrise and sunset offer the best light over the Umbrian hills. Clear days reveal Assisi and surroundings clearly. In July, the gardens host Umbria Jazz Festival concerts.