Villa Borghese Gardens
Villa Borghese Gardens
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neilsherryuk
Shrewsbury, UK56 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
We spent a whole Sunday simply wandering in this large and very beautiful park/gardens. It was well worth all the time we spent. Variety from open woodland to formal or sit and watch the boats on the lake around the Temple of Asclepius. A hidden gem is the Museum of Pietro Canonica, he was a very talented sculptor and much of his originals can be seen here. And then there’s the Zoological Park!
Written March 23, 2020
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mablethorpe131 contributions
Oct 2022
During our 5 day stay in Rome we headed to the gardens to have a little down time. It was wonderful! It’s not a long walk from many of the star attractions but it’s tranquil and a great setting to catch your breath. The lake with the rowing boats is lovely, and only 8 euro for 20 mins a great find. You get to see wild terrapins swimming or sunning themselves, what a bonus. The gardens also have plenty of street entertainment. Great place.
Written October 8, 2022
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Jackie C
Peterborough, UK468 contributions
Mar 2020
This park/gardens are set above the city of Rome and some lovely views from the terrace. This park has many head statues around the park and only 3 of these are women. The park has many large, old trees, a large monument and a small lake where you can have a boat ride. This is the biggest park in Rome and a lovely place to relax in Rome. Great for a walk or energetic run. There is a large villa here which belonged to Borghese in 1580. It is now owned by the municipality of Rome and permanently open to the public.
Written April 16, 2020
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dapper777
Monaco66,581 contributions
Jun 2020 • Friends
It is an 80-hectare park in the heart of the city, adorned with 40 fountains, 20 buildings, 18 monuments, countless sculptures and a museum gallery with an extraordinary collection.
Among the parks of the city, it is one of the richest from a vegetation and landscape point of view: it has centuries-old trees, small lakes and ponds, both artificial and natural, Italian and English gardens. It includes also several species of evergreen trees.
The entire park was originally divided into three distinct sectors, called "enclosures", delimited by brick fences and accessible through portals.
The first was the one that included the portion of the garden around the 'Casino Nobile', the second which is that of the current 'Parco dei Daini'. The third "enclosure", the largest (measuring about 40 hectares) and whose boundaries extended to the Campagna Romana, also intended for hunting, included the entire remaining area, from the current Piazza di Siena to the Bioparco which also includes the zoo .
Over the centuries, the park has represented the perfect setting for the works of famous artists, has inspired famous musical arias and numerous novels, and still today, in the unexpected and romantic views of its gardens, reveals the splendor of the past.
Do not miss a walk to the Pincio terrace, which is very well known and popular, to enjoy a spectacular view of Rome.
Among the parks of the city, it is one of the richest from a vegetation and landscape point of view: it has centuries-old trees, small lakes and ponds, both artificial and natural, Italian and English gardens. It includes also several species of evergreen trees.
The entire park was originally divided into three distinct sectors, called "enclosures", delimited by brick fences and accessible through portals.
The first was the one that included the portion of the garden around the 'Casino Nobile', the second which is that of the current 'Parco dei Daini'. The third "enclosure", the largest (measuring about 40 hectares) and whose boundaries extended to the Campagna Romana, also intended for hunting, included the entire remaining area, from the current Piazza di Siena to the Bioparco which also includes the zoo .
Over the centuries, the park has represented the perfect setting for the works of famous artists, has inspired famous musical arias and numerous novels, and still today, in the unexpected and romantic views of its gardens, reveals the splendor of the past.
Do not miss a walk to the Pincio terrace, which is very well known and popular, to enjoy a spectacular view of Rome.
Written November 11, 2020
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nefertari1313
Maribor, Slovenia313 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
A nice park to get some peace and nature if you want. There is a hidden gem in it ... a zoo park. You can also visit Borgese gallery, but it is advisablw ro buy tickets online as they can ger sold out so you stay outside.
Written February 10, 2023
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J25
England138 contributions
Nov 2022
I was a little disappointed with these gardens as was expecting more formality of the gardens. It was more parkland with some beautiful villas and the zoo. Some of the statues in the gardens were poorly maintained and I appreciate that they are open to the elements but it just needed a little more love and attention. I was expecting gardens rather than parkland. Great for walking around if you want to get away from the cityscape.
Written November 10, 2022
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Susan
Dolores, CO230 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
What an outstandingly beautiful place this must have been. Unfortunately, it is not maintained and the gardens are dying a slow sad death. The restaurant within, however, has a large beautiful patio to dine on and enjoy the quiet peace of majestic old trees. Boats can still be rented for 20 minute intervals on the small pond if sitting on the water is your desire.
Written October 16, 2022
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Morgan
531 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We hadn’t seen or heard too much about the gardens before going to Rome but decided to take a walk up and are glad we did. Whilst they aren’t very formal gardens, there was an enormous amount of green space to rest and relax and it was so peaceful considering the buzz of tourists and the city were only a 10 minute walk away. Must see the turtles in the little lake!
Written February 24, 2023
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Isa b
Gatineau, Canada1,466 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
It was a very hot day, so after we looked at the main vista, we hopped in the little train. For a few euros, we had a tour of about 30 minutes with commentary of the gardens, with a few picture stops.
This was great and allowed us to see what we couldn't have seen walking due to the heat.
This was great and allowed us to see what we couldn't have seen walking due to the heat.
Written September 19, 2023
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Corrado R
Italy61 contributions
Aug 2023
On Tuesday 1st August I decide to take the train inside the Park; I then go to the Pincio around 2pm (one of the three stops) and wait confidently, alas.
After an hour, nothing at all has passed.
Despite the 34°C I then move to the other stop (Villa Borghese) and see the train stopped waiting.
I approach hopefully and see the driver who is sleeping (I repeat: sleeping) in the cab, lying on the seat, radio on and navel visible...
I waited more than an hour (in the height of tourist season and with 34°C) in vain for a "worker" who is sleeping during service hours.
I won't tell you the laughs that foreign tourists had watching him while I, as an Italian, felt like crying. Simply shameful.
After an hour, nothing at all has passed.
Despite the 34°C I then move to the other stop (Villa Borghese) and see the train stopped waiting.
I approach hopefully and see the driver who is sleeping (I repeat: sleeping) in the cab, lying on the seat, radio on and navel visible...
I waited more than an hour (in the height of tourist season and with 34°C) in vain for a "worker" who is sleeping during service hours.
I won't tell you the laughs that foreign tourists had watching him while I, as an Italian, felt like crying. Simply shameful.
Written August 6, 2023
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Salve, qualcuno sa se è consentito fare un pic nic sul prato di Villa Borghese per festeggiare un compleanno, nel tardo pomeriggio/sera?
Written April 20, 2024
The gardens are a municipal park. There is no cost. Just walk in much like Central Park. However, there are several very famous museums within the park that require a ticket. I suggest you buy in advance or use a “skip the line” service.
Hope this helps.
Written September 17, 2023
So do you need to pay to enter the Gardens?
Written August 29, 2022
In addition to the turtle pond and row boats. On the other side of the Bhorgese gardens is the zoo.... it’s a pretty cool zoo ... but the turtle pond and occasional musicians near there will really be a good experience.
Written August 15, 2019
J aimerais savoir le coût de l’entrée et le temps que peu prendre la visite merci
Written March 9, 2019
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