Grottos
The Renaissance marked a 'rebirth' of Classical ideals, and garden design was no exception. Renaissance garden design was heavily influenced by the Classical garden design traditions for the greeks and the Romans, and has been one of the strongest influences on garden design ever since.
Grottos
The must have garden feature of the 18th Century
By the 18th Century, a grotto was one of most desirable additions a garden could boast. What started in Italy as a retreat from the hot midday sun, decorated with antique deities and heroes from the Classical era, had become a fashion statement.
