Villa Borghese Gardens

Garden Rome, Latium, Italy

What to expect

Villa Borghese is a landscape garden in Rome, containing several buildings, museums, and attractions. The gardens were developed for the Villa Borghese Pinciana, built by the architect Flaminio Ponzio, and were remade in the late 19th century. The park features several villas, including the Casino Nobile, which houses the Borghese Gallery, one of the most captivating museums in Rome. The gallery contains a prestigious collection of art, including works by Antonello da Messina, Giovanni Bellini, Raphael, and Caravaggio, as well as sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Canova. The park also features the Garden of the Lake, where visitors can rent a boat and admire the Temple dedicated to Aesculapius, and the Piazza di Siena, where the famous horse show and Carabinieri carousel take place. The park is a great place to visit with family and friends, offering a peaceful escape from the city and a chance to explore its many attractions

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent an afternoon in Villa Borghese Gardens and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere

Highlights: The kids loved playing in the playground and running around ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We rented a buggy bike and went riding around the park

Highlights: Pedalling was a pleasant and needed change from walking ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: There are enough activities here to keep kids busy but also a perfect place to have a picnic and relax away from Rome’s hustle and bustle

Highlights: This was originally a vineyard but also the site of the 1911 World Exposition where some of the pavilions still stand ✨