Hyde Park Rose Garden, Central London

Roses have a long history in England. So it comes as no surprise that some of the best rose gardens in the world can be found in London, the country's capital. The largest of the city's Royal Parks, Hyde Park, is home to one of the best examples of the traditional English rose garden.

The Hyde Park Rose Garden, built in 1994 and located in the southeast corner of the park next to Hyde Park Corner, is a peaceful and pleasant area to visit. And it's not just roses — herbaceous plants are mixed in too. The yew hedge, meanwhile, is apparently designed to be the mouth of a trumpet or horn heralding your arrival in the park, while the flowers represent music notes emerging. One of Hyde Park's highlights, it was created as a tribute to London's love of music. If you look closely, you may see musical notations as well as the shapes and style of horn instruments, including a trumpet. Give it a try!