No gelato in the cafeteria. It would be very refreshing. The art and the villa are excellent, what would make it divine is gelato. Thank you. read more

A huge, beautiful park with innumerable interesting features. It has statues, a pond, restaurants, small shops with coffee and gelato. Also, you can find a horse-riding ring, an obelisk and a carousel. There is a lovely spot that overlooks Piazza Del Popolo and St Peter's. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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We wanted to do some walking on our first afternoon in Rome, and ended up at the massive Villa Borghese after climbing the Spanish Steps. I understand that we missed a significant museum and probably various other wonders, but we did enjoy our time in the park's beautiful English-style gardens. The place was gorgeously landscaped, full of old trees, so much lush forest green. There were various fountains and small temples. I guess the park has been around since the 1600s, though most of what is there now was built in the late 19th century. We wandered over to a lovely little lake that seemed to be the park's central gathering point. It was charming, though hilariously small for the number of boats and geese in its waters. We skipped the boat rental but enjoyed the scenery, including the 18th century Temple of Aesculapius perched on a tiny island in the lake. Next time we go to Rome, I want to go to the Galleria Borghese, which we didn't even see in our stroll through the massive park. I'm just happy we got to visit the wonderful gardens this time around. read more

Built on the will of Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the late 1500s, Parco Villa Borghese (also called Villa Pinciana) was the private garden and vineyard.  Since 1901, this heart-shaped, English-style public park has covered almost 200 acres, making it the city's "green lung," full of lush trees, monuments, gardens, and statues. My partner, our friends, family member, and I were fortunate to visit on a really clear, sunny day during our golf cart tour in September.  From the observation point on the western edge, the Terrace of the Pincio overlooks the Piazza del Popolo extending to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, making a unique and stunning panorama in the world. It deserves to be seen, especially for the sunset! read more

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The Villa Borghese is the most popular park in Rome, and it's located on the Pincian Hill, close to Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. It's a huge park, where you can easily spend a few hours to walk or rent a bike to explore the park or even a boat to paddle in the center lake. I enjoyed walking around this heart shaped park. read more

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This is a beautiful park in Rome. A bit away from tourist spots, it's close enough to walk if you are a walker. A large section of city wall is located outside one edge of the park. Inside you will find a sports field, fountains, green parrots, paved pathways, trees and fields. It's an oasis within the busy city. The parrots are flying and squawking and absolutely delightful. Some pathways are dirt and wind wind up and down hill. We saw several people on rented Surrey style, four passenger bicycles. A good way to get all over this large park. If you like a nice bit of nature as a break from your city intensive trip, definitely plan to spend some time at Parco Villa Borghese. read more

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A crown jewel of central Rome and perfect fusion of world-class art, history, and serene green space. Where centuries-old sculptures peek through tree-lined paths, elegant villas house masterpieces and panoramic terraces offer breathtaking views. While it might seem like a place to visit in an afternoon, rushing through means missing depth and quiet magic. Set aside two full days to explore the museums, the zoo, the gardens, and to simply wander. You'll be glad you did. read more

Beautiful Borghese park was just a ten minutes walk north of our hotel Bernini. Great way to escape the crowds and a little respite from the summer heat. Summer arrived when we did! Visit the museums, walk over to the lake, or just relax on a bench and people watch. We walked at least 21,000 steps per day (thanks, Fit-Bit - haha) We also walked through the park to the Parioli neighborhood which is very pretty & upscale, also away from the crowds. We are enjoying as much as we can. Rome is magnificent. It's very vast historically, visually, artistically, plus there are so many parts of the city. Take your time and enjoy! Grazie mille! Thank you so much. read more

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Great place to walk around! Even if you do not pay to get into the Villa there is lots to do. Highly recommend just getting lost on a nice day read more

Disappointed as It was closed at 3pm, when we arrived for an international conference. I went to visit the gardens with my 90 year old mom and we were dropped off at the "entrance" she had a hard time navigating the extensive gardens. We hoped to find a shuttle or place I could rent a bike for two but we're not able to locate. There was no one working anywhere in sight that we could talk to or ask questions . read more

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Note that this review is for the large park in which the Gallery Borghese is located. There will be a separate review for the museum itself. We visited the park twice - on our first and our last afternoon in Rome. Both were on Sundays. The park was not crowded but not deserted either. Some areas had more foot and pedal-car travel than others. I have seen this place described as a rough Roman analog to NYC's Central Park. It isn't quite as 'central', but otherwise it seems to be a fair comparison. There seemed to be many separate areas of the park - a playground for young kids, a place to rent the battery-assisted pedal cars, a Gelato place, and many quiet walking trails. The playground and the space near the museum were the most crowded. We enjoyed just strolling and checking out the twisty pine trees that are common in some areas. You can easily get away from the crowds and partially forget you are in the city with just a short walk. I read somewhere that this was originally the very outskirts of the city 2000 years ago. The Praetorian Guard was headquartered roughly in this area, as a random historical reference. One note about access - On our first visit, we did an extended stroll through other sites (Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps) and ended up at the corner of the park. After wandering a bit, we returned to that corner (basically the southern / southeaster tip) and noted what was billed as a subway entrance. Figuring that we could save some time / walking and get an initial taste of the subway, we entered. We were then treated to a long series of passages connecting occasional business areas (which were mostly closed due to it being Sunday or possibly permanent closures). This went on for quite a while - I think there were about 5 sets of tunnels each about 200 meters or more, including at least one non-functioning escalator). We finally reached the advertised subway stop (Spanish Steps) and had to deal with 3 of the 4 ticket vending machines being out of service. We almost gave up, but scored tickets at machine #4 and were able to ride the subway a few stops back to near our hotel... We chose to take a 30-minute walk here from our hotel on our 2nd visit, after our initial experience. This took us through some business districts, an area full of foreign embassies, and past dealerships for Harley-Davidson and Maserati. read more

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Villa Borghese is a great landscape garden in Rome, containing a number of buildings, museums, and attractions. It is the second largest public park in Rome after that of the Villa Doria Pamphili. What makes this park so special and so different from other famous parks in the world, is that it mixes a beautiful green landscape with roman art: an invaluable sight! You can get a breathtaking view of Rome from the park, and see some beautiful flowers and outstanding statues. A must go to, to take your own time and take it all in. read more

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This is a beautiful park worth walking through. It's peaceful and refreshing in the midst of what can be a very crowded and loud city. We stumbled upon it on accident, even though it is very large and hard to miss. We were so glad we did though. read more

This was not on my radar before my trip. So for planning, I didn't take into account demand to see this gem. Unfortunately, we didn't get to visit inside the Villa because the days tickets were sold out. However, it was fortuitous in a way. The grounds outside are an amazing park-like expansive area that is a respite from the constant hubbub of Rome. Peaceful to say the least. don't miss this area. read more

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There are two things named Villa Borghese in Rome which you need to keep in mind 1) The Villa Borghese Museum with the priceless works of art and used to be the actual home of Italy's fabled Borghese family 2) The Villa Borghese park which was once the estate attached to the Villa Borghese home. This is about Villa Borghese park, a large urban park and Rome's answer to New York's Central Park, San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, Paris' Parc au Butte de Chaumont or Montreal's Mont-Royal Park. You get the idea. With large expanses of green spaces, an outdoor cinema, avenues of ancient oak trees, a zoo, fountains and statues absolutely everywhere commemorating and celebrating the artistic and gifted minds that the WORLD has produced like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Henryk Sienkiewicz, Lord Byron and Alexsandr Pushkin (Hint, hint Quebec, something for you to learn here - this is why you'll never be taken seriously globally) this is a veritable wonderland of contemplating achievement and an oasis of calm and tranquility in one of the most heavily touristy cities in the world. Italian minds are celebrated by way of the 228 odd busts in the Pincian Gardens. I absolutely loved my time here wandering the trails and taking in the views of Rome on the side of the park facing Piazza del Popolo. Many native Romans spend their time here as well and I saw lots of people jogging here, families out for a picnic, elderly couples out for a stroll, and groups of friends just hanging out. You really get a taste of the real Rome here, the one without tourists and the one real Romans who live here enjoy. read more

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When your feet are just about to give up, after you've been traipsing around the city of Rome ALL DAMN DAY, and you just need a break, make a bee line Rome's version of Central Park. Villa Borghese park is like the calm eye in the center of the tourist storm of Rome. We hadn't heard of it on any of our pre-trip research, and it wasn't on any of TripAdvisors top 10 lists, but a friend that had been to Rome multiple times made sure to remind us to check it out. Seriously, we had walked ALL DAY; Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and everywhere in between, and we were beat. We made our way to the top of the Spanish Steps, hung a left, grabbed a pizza at the corner cafe, and walked until we entered the park. We walked through the serene park, appreciating the QUIET, and the spaciousness. Sure, there some people here; a young couple canoodling on a blanket, some kids riding bikes, but it was nothing like we had been experiencing. We sat on a bench in front of a small pool and noshed on some pizza.....in a beautiful park in Rome. It's stuff they put in books. Amazingly, the lady that came to sit on the bench next to us was not only from our state (New Jersey), but actually like 2 towns over, so we had a nice long talk about how small this world truly is. The park has a ridiculous amount of things to see, and I'm pretty sure there is a museum as well, but we were content to just have a nice park to sit in and eat a pizza. It's a very nice place to go and get your center. Add it to your itinerary! If you need to drop something off, let me suggest the Vatican. read more

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Notwithstanding Rick Steves's comments in his Italy buide that the Villa Borghese is "shabby," I found it to the most beautiful public park anywhere in my travels. Respighi's wonderful symphonic "The Pines of Rome" evokes the grandeur and ambience. Within its boundaries are the Villa Medicis, aka, the French Academy in Rome, which can be visited only if tickets are purchased online, and the Galleria Borghese, with similar restrictions. The views form the Pincian Hill at the west end are stunning, although dwarfed by what you can see from Castel Sant'Angelo. The park is vast, so that even though I spent several days crossing through it, I didn't see everything (a far cry from that), e.g., the Pavilion of Diana, the Museum of Etruscan Art, and so on. The main drawback is that there are no public toilets, anywhere. For that you have to descend to the Spanish Steps, where supposedly near the Metro there is one, although I never found it. Brace your bladder, then... read more

What a beautiful park and the largest in Rome. I strolled through the entire park but you can also rent bikes, Sega or even a golf cart. On the far end I enjoyed beautiful views of Rome and if you're into art- the Borghese gallery is located here. There are various food and beverage stands located here or bring a picnic for a relaxing day under massive trees. read more

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If you're in Rome for more than a couple days, you should have Villa Borghese on your agenda. I first visited this large park in 2010 while on a travel excursion in college. In preparation for my most recent trip, I knew there was a place with beautiful views of the city and plenty of greenery, but couldn't remember the name until being refreshed via Roma Yelpers on Y'alk. On my second day of vacation, I ate my lunch in this park, and all the sights and nostalgic feelings from years ago came rushing back. It was so nice to take a break from viewing landmarks to take in this piece of the countryside plopped right in the center of Rome. Beyond the breathtaking views of the city and plethora of walking/biking paths, you can also check out a museum situated right in the park. I was there in the past and it was worth the visit. read more

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Is this a must see?? Hmmm yes if you have a reasonable amount of time in Rome, for me that's four nights. This is a big city and the walking will grind you down. But if you have a tour bus that's a little different and you'll be able to see the whole city in about one to two days. Online booking can be dodgy there are third party sites that will charge more in addition to the service fee. But the ticket is only $12 plus a $2 fee other sites will be double. The tickets are legit, we totally got ripped off, we just didn't know. This is a small gallery, but you will need to wait in line to enter. Don't believe those sites that try to sell you on a no wait. We waited about 15 minutes with our scheduled tickets. Once you're in it's relaxing and exquisite. The surrounding area is what does it for me. Seeing the Borghese is Nice, very small but lovely. This particular part of Rome is so safe and delightful. It's the one place I can walk around with my guard down. Consider this the Beverly Hills of Rome. read more

Amazing art work! Very much worth the visit!!! Its good to buy the tickets ahead since they keep on saying that the access to the Villa is limited but it is such a rip off when you order it online - Viator charges at least double the price of what entry fee actually is (disappointed!!!) read more

Beautiful park with amazing lookout points for the city. We walked from one lookout to a restaurant bar where we grabbed a couple.of drinks to cool off. They have two-people bikes (side by side) that you can rent for a stroll across the whole park. Otherwise, I think it may be too large to leisurely cover on foot. read more

It's a park like setting and the compound of luscious greenery and fabulous gardens surrounding the villa that houses art museums, all of it absolutely gorgeous, Villa Borghese. Whether you're visiting the art exhibition or not, a walk in the park is a must, to take in this vibrant historic place, and to enjoy the picturesque views of the city in the distance. There is a modern art museum and various art galleries, several cafes and gelato kiosks, and many roads and walking paths on the property. A very cute bus disguised as a train will take you where you need to go within the grounds. The entire area is quite large and is wise exploring for many activities it has to offer, including bike rentals, a small and beautiful lake, a picnic and a movie, a zoo visit, or just to admire the amazing architecture and many arches, gazebos, and sculptures scattered around. And it's all dog friendly too! As for the art museum and gallery, it was sold out for several days ahead when I strolled through the park on a Sunday in September. read more

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Beautiful but a little out of the way. We really enjoyed Villa Borghese but not sure it's a must see while in Rome. We bought metro passes so it made it easy for us to jump on the train and explore surrounding areas. The entrance is about a 5 minute walk from the train but the surrounding area is huge. Lots of neat statues as well as gardens and museums to explore as well for additional fees. There are plenty of carts to purchase food and drinks from as well. We spent about 2 hours walking around the area and that was perfect. It's not a must see but if you have time definitely check it out. read more

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The view from our hotel room was of this park, so we spent a fair amount of time wandering it's grounds. It is everything the hype leads you to believe and was one place in a Rome where we did not see street vendors constantly. It is serene, beautiful with fountains scattered throughout (although many were not functioning when we were here) An excellent place to unwind, picnic or marvel at the trees....not to be missed read more

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I went here for a run on the recommendation of a friend. Ran the outskirts at a pace of about 4 MPH, stopping to take photos at my leisure. I went around 3 p.m. on a Thursday. I'd like to go back and check out the zoo, the modern art museum and row a boat across the tiny lake (Lord, please send me a boyfriend). The run was great. Really beautiful, lots of great architecture and I didn't have to slow down for meandering pedestrians. There was also an outdoor movie theatre. All in all, it seems like a great place with tons of culture and endless things to do. Next time I'm in town, I'll bring a blanket, a picnic and sit on the grass (even if I have to bring an imaginary boyfriend). What stops me from giving it five stars is that it's not well mapped and none of the signs are in English. I know it's Italy, but this is a tourist attraction and it would make it more convenient. read more

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Centra Park, Balboa Park, Golden Gate Park...and in Rome there's Villa Borghese. Its huge, beautiful, free, and worth a stroll through(if its not too hot) before or after a visit to the Borghese Museum. read more

Villa Borghese is an enormous park located in Rome. The former estate of the Borghese family is a green oasis overlooking the city offering peace and tranquility from the chaotic city. A great place to chill or workout by yourself, with family, or a group of friends. A great place to run, rent bikes, picnic, or see a Bernini exhibition. read more

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Romantic? Check Views of Rome? Check Trails for a stroll or a jog day or night? Check Art galleries and gardens? Check Across from metro (flaminio (sp?) easily accessible and my favorite park in Rome Heart shaped to boot Get your walk your run and it your romance on this place is awesome read more

I visited the museum early on a Saturday morning, then spent a few hours visiting the park. It's absolutely beautiful and I frequently came upon lovely sculptures that I didn't even know would be where they were. The park is probably the only place next to Palatine, where you experience almost complete silence. It's a wonderful break from the hustle and bustle that you will encounter in the Centro Storico - I LOVED it. If, like me, you're also a fan of nature in general, then you will find that this place is an oasis in the middle of Rome. It's perfect if you want to go for a run, walk your dog or simply have a little picnic, post-museum. There are benches scattered throughout the park where you can get a much-needed break from the scorching sun, and these are a great place to find locals. Make sure to check out the Goethe monument - it's quite nice! I do suggest trying to get a map of the park because it's easy to get lost. I never did find my way to Piazza del Popolo from there, even though on the previous day, I found the entrance to the park from the Piazza! read more

Beautiful park with beautiful views of the city. I ran at this park almost everyday for the six weeks I was here and enjoyed every second of it (except for that one time when I realized the white spot on my shirt wasn't gelato, but bird excrement) The park is filled with locals as well as tourists and the Spanish Steps are only 10 minutes away if you walk from Piazza del Popolo. I know the park has a zoo, but I've seen enough giraffes, lions, and monkeys in the Bronx. It's worth considering if you're planning a trip with family. The park also offers 4-6 person four-wheel bikes, which I highly recommend because it created some very fun memories for me and my friends. read more

Love it! I highly recommend prebooking tickets to the museum as it is by reservation only, and spending the rest of the day chilling in this epic park. It is conveniently connected to Rome via the Spagna metro stop, and there are no entrance fees to the park itself. I am always wowed by the nature of beauty and this is no exception. I get annoyed by large crowds, and for some reason, this gorgeous place always avoids the huge crowds present in the colosseum. read more

I love that the Borghese gardens/park is a hidden oasis in the hustle and bustle of Roman city life. The park itself quite large and the lush greenery puts your mind at peace. I'd recommend coming here for a stroll to escape the city life and crowds. For the museum itself it's highly recommend to pre-book tickets beforehand online. It's a simple process and then you can skip the ticket counter and go straight to check in and discover the artwork in the magnificent museum. read more

This is the perfect place for people with children. Here you can let them play in the playgrounds, run around, and rent 2-4 person tandem bikes. We liked it here so much that we will return again to rent the bikes later this week. We went to the Gallery Borghese, which was an awesome experience also. This place is beautiful and very large that tourists are not all concentrated in one spot making it a horrible experience like the Spanish Steps. I wish we had a park like this in D.C., but we don't so we rarely go to parks back home. If parks like this existed with numerous trails, tandem bike rentals, and food trucks, then more people would be out and about than always indoors in the states. Along with access to 2 museums and a zoo, there are fountains, and truly a lot to explore. Finally, a 5 star experience. Was getting desperate in Rome after all the one to two star places. read more

Third largest park in Rome and the central one. You can rent a bike or a boat for 3-4 euro/ hour. Also, there are many museums such as Borghese or Modern Art. There's also a theatre, which is the reproduction of Globe Theatre in London. I personally liked the statues of all famous poets and intellectuals and also watching the sunset from the Pincio Terrace with amazing view of the city domes. read more

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3 stars for me only because I wasn't too impressed with the outside of Villa Borghese. We never went inside the gallery or anything, so I'm basing my 3 star opinion on what I saw at the outside of Villa Borghese. It wasn't that great. A few areas were pretty, but most of it was "meh". read more

The Borghese park is a great open space. No one really around and only a 5 min walk from the Spanish steps. Very green. Good place to get ENGAGED!! read more

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My favorite park in Roma and probably the only park I remember going to during my short stay. My fiends and I came here all the time to have picnics. Going up Villa Borghese was beautiful! The view was breathtaking! read more

My fave spot in the city to get away from the chaos..the park is huge and has lots to see. The Pincio above Piazza del Popolo offers beautiful views of the city - very romantic! The pond with the Tempio di Esculapio is so peaceful.. La Galleria Borghese has must-see art exhibits, sculptures, and even the building itself is gorgeous. At the opposite end, you can also access the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna. These gardens are beautiful both in the summer and winter. The one thing I still have yet to do is pack a picnic and cover it by bike or rent that bike/carriage thing! read more

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The garden is very beautiful, so many lovely places to sit, but make sure you don't have to use the restroom, there's no where to go. I don't advise going behind a tree. read more