They feature two large shelters.
That have served as performance venues for music and poetry.
Construction of the Italian Gardens began in 1911 as an addition to South Cliff Gardens and has since become one of its most cherished features.
Designed by Scarborough Civic Engineer Harry W Smith, the gardens were built where two small rose gardens previously existed.
This area was part of the 13 acres of land purchased by the Scarborough Corporation from former Mayor George Lord Beeforth, who had close ties to South Cliff and had invested in many properties on the Esplanade overlooking the gardens, including his own home, Belvedere.
The gardens are now listed as grade II on the English Heritage Register of Historic Houses and Gardens and include notable features such as an ornate lily pond with a statue of Mercury, donated by businessman Alfred Shuttleworth, a friend of Smith.
The original statue was made of lead and has been replaced by a resin copy, still serving as a prominent centerpiece of the gardens.
There is plenty of seating available for visitors to appreciate the tranquility of the gardens and observe the diverse wildlife present.
The pond is an excellent location for spotting dragonflies and damselflies, while many birds visit the area.
