A trip to Rome will undoubtedly involve a lot of running around and chaos as you try to put a dent in the endless incredible things there are to see and do in the city. An absolute haven for art-lovers and history buffs and anyone who simply enjoys looking at beautiful things, it is all very exciting but can also be a little bit overstimulating. Picture this, then: you have booked your villa in Rome, you are enjoying your trip, and you are ticking things off your bucket list but maybe you need a moment of peace and calm. Well, then we suggest heading to the stunning Villa Borghese for a few hours...
The villa itself is an extraordinary architectural gem well-worth visiting but the grounds are also worth your attention and are a perfect little sanctuary in the city. Although, "little" might be a bit of a misnomer. The grounds of the Villa Borghese actually constitute the third-biggest park in Rome and sprawl over an impressive 200 acres. With gardens designed collaboratively by Cardinal Scipione Caffarelli Borghese and landscape architect Domenico Savino da Montepulciano, when the cardinal built his home on the site, these grounds also house multiple museums, a zoo, lakes, other architectural wonders, and more.
The Villa Borghese Gardens, although long accessible to the public, were formally opened in 1903 when the Borghese family sold them to the commune of Rome. They remain free for public wandering, offering a respite in a city brimming with paid attractions. Not far from the iconic Spanish Steps and the Porte del Popolo near Piazza del Popolo, these gardens offer an oasis from the city's pace. In fact, when you visit, you’ll find locals and tourists alike strolling, reading, chatting, boating on the lake, playing with their kids, and generally relaxing and enjoying the peace and beauty of their surroundings.
Book your vacation rental in Rome today and be sure to see it all but also take a moment to pause, visit the grounds of the Villa Borghese, take in the flowers, admire the sculptures, wander about, and more. And don’t forget to take in the breathtaking views from Pincio Hill – one of best viewpoints in the entire city!