Fresno is not a place most people would consider “cool.” Temperatures often soar well above 100 degrees during the summer months.
But there’s at least one place in Fresno that is very cool ~ the Forestiere Underground Gardens. 
In fact, CNN.com has listed the Gardens as one of “10 of the World’s Coolest Underground Wonders.”
Baldassare Forestiere, a Sicilian immigrant who came to America in 1901, created the Forestiere Underground Gardens.
He modeled his subterranean complex of patios, grottos, and garden courts after the ancient catacombs. He even planted various fruit trees underground!
The Forestiere Underground Gardens have been designated a California State Landmark and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
To learn much more, and get a peek inside, check out our story below!
Also on Coast to Coast
-
Florence in Full Bloom: Heather Dawson’s Stay at Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi
-
Unplug to Recharge: Jennifer Broome Inspires America to Thrive Outside
-
Coast to Coast TV Celebrates 100 Episodes: A Journey of Stories, Stars, and Inspiration
-
FALL FOR BIG BEAR’S AUTUMN HUES
-
nhow Roma Arrives in the Heart of the Eternal City!