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A Collage of Glass at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

by Akhil Kalepu

Jun 17, 2015

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens © Megan Caplan | Dreamstime

Trends / Unique Itineraries & Tours

Are you an art fanatic? Do you love being outdoors? If you answered yes to these questions, your next destination should be Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. This is not an ordinary garden with flowers and bushes and trees. It’s a garden with glass, bottles and mirrors. It may sound strange but it looks amazing.

 

Emily Smith PMG01 © Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

© Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

 

The Magic Garden takes up half a block on South Street, and every square inch is covered with colorful glass bottles, hand-made tiles, thousands of mirrors and even bicycle wheels! The Magic Gardens is a considered a visionary art environment created by Isaiah Zagar. Words are not enough to describe how beautiful and creative this garden is, so make sure to see it for yourself.

 

Emily Smith 050 © Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

© Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

 

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