Forestiere Underground Gardens

About Forestiere Underground Gardens

Forestiere Underground Gardens is a historic landmark in Fresno, California, featuring a hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards, and passageways inspired by ancient Roman architecture. Created by Sicilian immigrant Baldassare Forestiere in the early 1900s, the gardens showcase unique fruit-producing trees and vines thriving underground, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into Fresno's agricultural history. Guided walking tours allow guests to explore this expansive subterranean escape and marvel at its micro-climates and architectural ingenuity.

Venue Details

• Total space: 435,600 sq ft
• Year built: 1900

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.8/5 (2,801 reviews)

Guest Highlights

• Space
• Parking

Amenities

Facilities

• underground gardens

Room Features

• underground rooms
• courtyards
• passageways
• ancient Roman architecture
• arches
• vaults
• stone-built walls
• micro-climates

Recreation

• guided walking tour

Style

historic, garden, unique, underground

Contact

Phone: (559) 271-0734