Villa Borghese gardens, Landscape garden in Rome, Italy
Description
Villa Borghese is a landscape garden in Rome that spreads over gentle hills shaded by pines, oaks and cypresses. Wide avenues lead to temples, fountains and open squares where paths cross and benches invite rest.
History
Cardinal Scipione Borghese had vineyards transformed into a park from 1605 and built a villa to house his art collection. In the 18th century the gardens were reworked in the English style and later handed over to the city.
Culture
The name recalls the Borghese family, who kept their collection here and opened the paths for walkers. Romans now use the park for jogging, picnicking and meeting friends, especially on weekends.
Practical
The park has several entrances around its perimeter, so you can enter from different neighborhoods. Footpaths are mostly flat and well kept, making it easy to walk through even when you have little time.
Did you know?
A small lake in the park has an island with a replica Greek temple that can only be seen from the outside. Many visitors overlook the aviary, a historical cage for exotic birds that now stands empty.
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