Villa Borghese

The Villa Borghese of Rome is one of the largest urban parks in Europe. The State acquired the gardens from the Borghese family in 1901 and opened them to the public on 12 July 1903.

Villa Borghese, Esculapio's Temple

Fountain in Villa Borghese

What differentiates the Villa Borghese from other large parks such as Hyde Park or Central Park is the perfect combination between nature and Roman art. In its gardens you will find buildings, sculptures, monuments and fountains created at different times by famous artists.

Points of interest

Borghese Gallery: One of the most important museums in the Italian capital. It contains paintings from artists such as Raphael, Titian or Caravaggio.
Rome Zoo: Known as the Bioparco, Rome Zoo contains more than 1,000 animals from 200 different species.
Pincio’s Water Clock: Still fully functioning today, this clock is an example of 19th century engineering.
Silvano Toti Globe Theatre: A replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London.

A well-deserved break

If you have enough time in Rome, travel with children or are looking for a little relaxation, the Villa Borghese is a mandatory stop in your itinerary.

If you want to tour the Villa Borghese and take advantage of the time to do some exercise, it is possible to rent rollerblades, bicycles and other forms of transportation at the main gates.

Location

The park is located north of the Spanish Steps.

Admission

Free entrance.

Transport

Metro: Spagna or Flaminio, line A (red).
Bus: Lines 49, 88, 95, 490, and 495.

Map

Closest attractions

National Gallery of Modern Art (0.36 miles)
Borghese Gallery (0.41 miles)
Piazza del Popolo (0.44 miles)
Keats-Shelley House (0.46 miles)
Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps (0.47 miles)

Hotels nearby

Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora
(0.32 miles)
Hotel Eliseo
(0.33 miles)
Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese
(0.34 miles)
Hotel Splendide Royal - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
(0.33 miles)