Villa Borghese

Park Rome, Latium, Italy

What to expect

Villa Borghese is a large public park in Rome, containing several buildings, museums, and attractions. The park was developed in the 17th century for the Villa Borghese Pinciana and features beautiful gardens, fountains, and sculptures. Visitors can explore the Borghese Gallery, which houses an impressive collection of art, including works by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Titian. The park also features the Garden of the Lake, the Temple of Aesculapius, and the Piazza di Siena, where visitors can enjoy a horse show and carousel. With its stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history, Villa Borghese is a must-visit destination for families and art lovers alike

Plan your family visit to the Villa Borghese with these blog insights 👇

ROME with family, Rome with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We had a picnic in the park of Villa Borghese. We found a playground for the younger ones and grassy areas to eat in the shade of the pine trees. We also rented bikes and a 'rosalie' (a four-person bike) which the children loved

Highlights: The children loved the 'rosalies'! The park is ideal for a break. The article said: '...ideal for a break!' ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the gardens of Villa Borghese and rented bikes and go-karts

Highlights: The kids loved running around the gardens and playing on the bikes and go-karts. It was a great place to relax and get some fresh air ✨

Foliage, the rainbow of autumn colors even for the little ones

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent an afternoon walking through the park and admiring the foliage. The kids had fun collecting leaves and watching the nature change

Highlights: The kids loved collecting leaves and we enjoyed the beautiful colors of the trees ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a morning exploring the Villa Borghese, a beautiful park with a museum. It houses a collection of sculptures, paintings, and other works of art

Highlights: The kids were captivated by the sculptures and art, and we enjoyed strolling through the park's beautiful gardens ✨

Visiting the Villa Borghese: what to see with the family

This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through the beautiful park, enjoying the scenery and the peaceful atmosphere

Highlights: Our kids loved playing in the park, and we appreciated the opportunity to relax and unwind ✨

Visiting the Villa Borghese: what to see with the family

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Villa Borghese, a renowned museum with an impressive art collection, and strolled through its beautiful park

Highlights: Our kids were amazed by Bernini's statues, and we all enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the park ✨

4 days in Rome with the family

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked up to the Villa Borghese from the Piazza del Popolo. It was shaded and pleasant, offering a nice view from the top

Highlights: We enjoyed the shaded and pleasant Villa Borghese, and the nice view from the top ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We enjoyed the green space, rides, tandem bikes, zoo, seasonal teepees with activities and readings, endless space, fun and diversions for kids all year round

Highlights: The kids had a blast exploring the park and its many attractions, especially the zoo and the seasonal teepees. After all that, we even visited the Galleria Borghese, a small but world-class museum with art that even kids find interesting ✨