The Eternal City is not only about visiting buildings for hours on end – it is also about truly magnificent parks and gardens. Of course, many parks and gardens are the setting for stunning villas and, like everywhere else in Rome, they have a long history. If you have come to Rome with kids, it is just a matter of time before they get bored and want to run around and play – something they cannot do in a museum full of priceless antiques! The parks and gardens in and around Rome offer you the opportunity to have a picnic perhaps, relax and enjoy the outdoor life like a real Roman. It goes without saying that avid gardeners will absolutely love visiting them too.
The individual pages in this section provide a short guide on the history of each park or garden, as well as if there are guided tours and the costs involved, opening and closing times, and whether or not there are entrance fees to be paid. Details on how to get to them either on foot or by public transport can be found, as well as links for booking tours.
Why not take the time to visit some of the most iconic parks and gardens in the world, while still enjoying a look at history as you stroll around wonderful villas at the same time? When the city is really hot and crowded, you can escape to the cool open spaces. You will also be surprised by the hidden history of these places and that you can visit Rome with kids too!
Uncovering the Secrets of Rome’s Magnificent Parks and Gardens
Villa Borgese
If exploring Rome on foot is your main agenda then you must start walking from the famous Spanish Steps. After enjoying a breathtaking view of Rome from the Pincian Hill in the Viale del Belvedere, start walking through the ‘heart of Rome’ towards one of the most fascinating Rome tourist attractions. Read more…
Villa Doria Pamphili
If you love to walk in extensive landscape gardens, you’ll find out that Rome has much to offer: the city has several villas and aristocratic houses that are worth a visit and a stop in their amazing parks. Villa Doria Pamphili was built in the XVII century as a country residence for the noble Pamphili family. Read more…
Villa Ada
Villa Ada was the Italian Royal House of Savoy till 1872 but with the Proclamation of the Republic in 1946, it became a fully public property. This large park is adorned with a number of neo-classical buildings and it serves as an inspiration to the Temple of Flora, the Royal Mews, the Swiss Chalet. Read more…
Villa Torlonia
A visit to Rome would be incomplete if you do not walk to the Villa Torlonia. This is something which is really different from what you had been seeing in the Old Town and you will probably not find this spot even in the travel guides which have those ‘things to do in Rome’ type of articles. Read more…
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