Villa Borghese Gardens
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Villa Borghese Gardens - by Gabriella Clare Marino on Unsplash
Description
The Villa Borghese Gardens is a landscaped garden initially developed for the Villa Borghese Pinciana (on the Pincian Hill) and is today one of the largest public parks in Rome (80ha). There are several buildings spread across the park such as the Villa Medici, the museum Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, the Villa Giulia housing the Etruscan Museum or the English pavilion from the 1911 expo. Other points of interest include the water clock, the Bioparco, the Zoological Museum, the lake with the Temple of Asclepius, Piazza di Sienna, and the Temple of Diana.
Access & Transport
The park is immediately east of Piazza del Popolo and Flaminio train and metro stations, and north of Porta Pinciana. There are buses running through the south-western end along Viale San Paolo del Brasile / Viale Fiorello La Guardia. Finally, the trams 2, 3L, and 19 stop at Aldrovandi and Bioparco stations, at the northern edge of the gardens.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the Bioparco or one of the museums: Borghese Gallery, Etruscan Museum, or the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Environmental & Social
Green attraction. Preserves the city's architectural heritage and offers a high-quality environment to residents
Conclusion
The park makes for a very enjoyable and relaxing break from the rest of Rome cultural and urban attractions. It has several attention-worthy features and is the perfect place to rest after a visit to one of the nearby museums or for a family Sunday outing / picnic.
Key positive
Large with different natural and architectural features
Good for families
Key negative
Could do with additional toilet facilities
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h
Sunrise / early morningNo
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo