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

We wanted to do some walking on our first afternoon in Rome, and ended up at the massive Villa…read moreBorghese 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.

I'm finally getting around to sharing my feedback about my visit to Giardino degli Aranci (Orange…read moreTree Garden) while in Rome visiting for the 1st time , on Sunday 10/01/2023 - 1pm. Better late than never! ;) This small park is known for its panoramic view of St. Peter's Basilica dome and is located on Aventine Hill, right next to the Basilica di Santa Sabina (must see!) and nearby the Aventine Keyhole (see pics & video included in this review). IMO, I wouldn't make a trip solely to see this site but would definitely check out if you're already in the area since park is a nice spot to relax for a bit because it is shaded w/ tall orange trees and there are multiple benches located around the park for guests to enjoy. Here are a few additional helpful tidbits : - - - no restrooms onsite - - - does have a water fountain - - - no fee to visit Hope this info helps! Rebecca visiting from Austin, Texas (United States)

This is a small park on a hill that over looks Rome in the direction of the Vatican. You definitely…read moreneed a car to get up here and parking has to be paid for using a City of Rome parking app. The park is enclosed by a high wall and it is so quiet. Once you enter, the city noise is all but gone. As you approach the viewing terrace you can see the Vatican Basilica in the distance. The Basilica has the optical illusion effect of getting smaller the closer to the terrace you walk so check it out from the end of the walkway and watch it shrink as you walk toward it. There is one of the potable water fountains you'll find all over Rome here in the park. You can definitely refill you water bottle at any of these water fountains around town including this one. The park is a short walk from the 'Key hole'. You might see a line of people waiting there for a look and some days there is a food truck there as well.

Believe it or not, if you look for it, Rome has a lot of green space. This is a rather large park…read morewith historical relevance. Back in the day, the way back before time, Roman elites would come here to take a load off, chilax, and cool off a bit. By the way, for those who need to get their run on, this is a good option. Many hotels do not have gyms in them with treadmills, and the city streets are way too busy and chaotic to try and run on. So, uber your way to this awesome place and enjoy. Cheers

Amazing park. A must if you are in Rome. So relaxing yet full of culture and history…read more Highly ..recommanded as a hangover activity :) ..there should be a category for that on yelp!

Great place for a picnic or stroll through the park. Plenty of shaded areas so bring a blanket…read more Benches available throughout. We saw multiple food carts on the premises and at least 1 restaurants. Bikes and boats available for rent. A painting activity was also available.

What more can I say than that the Vatican Gardens are impressive and among the finest we've visited…read moreanywhere.

The Vatican gardens are another amazing wonder of the VC. They showcase various sculptures,…read morefountains, gifts given to popes and other amazing nooks and crannies with various flora and fauna surrounding it all. We got to view it because we had a tour of the museums that included the gardens. I believe you can only view it by controlled guided tour! Our tour guide took us through describing all the different sculptures and their significance to the Vatican. Many were gifts from heads of state. Others were placed with significance form popes from previous times. There are so many places for the people who live in the Vatican to come and find peace or relax and reflect! There is even a helipad in the back corner so the Pope can hop in and head off to his summer villa. On our tour it was even mentioned that some Popes enjoyed hunting back in the day of different animals that roamed the garden. Awesome...ancient Pope's hunted! Maybe Phil Robinson (aka Duck Dynasty) could come hunt in the garden with uncle Psi and the current Pope! You can get some different perspectives of the different buildings of the vatican from a different vantage point and really appreciate and see a different natural outdoor beauty of the Vatican!

Saw this place on TikTok and decided to check it out. They have a cute little pond that you can…read morepaddle on. It's a good price 5 euro), but alas there was a long wait that day (Saturday afternoon). It was still fun to watch the birds and listen to some local musicians 2025 #64

Major works of art here! Do not miss! Beautiful grounds ! Great park in the city! Inside the…read moreGalleria, Caravaggio, Rafeal, Titan, etc!!!!

I hung out here in this bit disregarded park just across the street from the Colosseo and relaxed,…read moredrinking acqua frizzante and trying to digest my delicious lunch just had before sauntering over. The benches abound for one to enjoy and take in the views. Such a great large green spot for stopping. Lots of eateries on street that border tis park as well. Quite remarkable when one's solo vista is the Colosseo!

Charming and luxurious property, a magnificent park with lush gardens, the palacios villa, some…read moreancient ruins, - Villa Aldobrandini has it all. Great location on the hill overlooking the valley and the city. I came across conflicting information regarding the ownership of the property. According to some sources, the Aldobrandini family still owns the villa - since 1550 when it was originally built. What an amazing continuity! The villa was given by Pope Clement VIII to his nephew Cardinal Pietro Aldobrandini in 1598 as a reward and because popes are not allowed to own any property. By the way of gift, this property remained in the family ever since. In the garden behind the villa, there is the Water theater, Teatro delle Acque. Aldobrandini created 5mi long aqueduct from the Modena spring on Monte Algido to the villa to support Teatro delle Acque, and to provide water for the gardens. During the World War II, the villa and the fountains of Teatro delle Acqua got damaged and are being in the process of restoration in the recent years. I've read wild stories about Villa Aldobrandini, told by its current (?) owner Prince Camillo Aldobrandini. Apparently, the family was related to Napoleon (through marriage). Shortly before Napoleon left for Russia in 1812, he is said to had taken the statues from the top of the balustrade of the Teatro delle Acqua, and promised to pay Aldobrandini upon his successful return from the war. Well, we all know what transpired in Russia, so my guess is Aldobrandini never got paid by his in-law Napoleon! The garden today is a public park. According to other sources, the Italian government finally purchased the Villa in the public interest, by a Royal Decree Law, in 1926. The following year, a large part of the garden was assigned to the city of Rome for use as a public park. The villa itself eventually became part of the Demanio Statale, State property. It holds the headquarters of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law. The park is open year around, every day except Sundays and holidays, 9am - 1pm and 3pm - 6pm (closes an hour early in winter months).

Appia Antica, or the Appian Way, is an ancient Roman road that you can just walk or ride along for…read morefree, soaking in the sights and history as you go about your day. It's part of the Appian Way Regional Park, the second-largest urban park in Europe, and it's a genuinely astonishing place. We went on a bike tour with TopBike Rentals on the first full day of our trip to Rome. I booked it then because I wanted to go on a Sunday, when Appian Way would be closed to cars. I feel great about all of these choices. The tour was one of the best things we did on our trip, and though the road would have been amazing on any day, it was nice to enjoy it with reduced traffic. What a place, unlike anywhere else I've ever visited. Built around 300 years before the birth of Jesus Christ, the Appian Way was one of ancient Rome's earliest and most important roads, a main route for communication and moving military supplies in the days of the Roman Republic. If a butterfly flaps its wings, etc. etc., right? Imagine how different the world might be if there had been no Appian Way. The road is incredibly well preserved, with miles of volcanic stones that have seen over two thousand years of travelers. It wasn't the easiest surface to bike on, even with our handy e-bikes, but the ride was extraordinary. We made several stops along the way, and were very grateful for our guide, who filled us in on the history. We saw the Catacomb of Callixtus, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, the Gothic ruin of the Chiesa di San Nicola a Capo di Bove. The road was lined with tombs--apparently it was quite expensive and prestigious to be buried along the Appian Way. We also learned that this was where the Roman Republic crucified 6,000 slaves after Spartacus's rebellion. We left the road proper to ride around the Park of the Aqueducts, another awe-inspiring place within the Appian Way Regional Park. I hope to return to Appian Way one day, and would urge anyone visiting Rome to set aside time to explore the road properly. It's been around for over 2,000 years, and I have no doubt it will survive us all, for another 2,000 or more.

Visited Rome last month with Appia Antica on our agenda for a Sunday afternoon. Marco was very…read morehelpful in setting up the tour from the States and was our driver in a little electric car. Joy, our guide was a wealth of information as we drove the ancient Roman road and stopped along the way to see the ruins. We took the metro and a bus from Vatican City as the park is a bit distant from the center of Rome, but it is well worth the trip.

Monte Gianicolo, or the Gianicolo Hill, is great for those who appreciate a panoramic view of the…read morecity. My boyfriend and I made quite the trek up from the Trastevere area to get the the Gianicolo Hill. On my travel research I really wanted to come here at Noon since they would shoot a blank cannon daily, a continued tradition since ancient times as a way to signal time. We missed the cannon due to other travel plans, but it was still nice to walk up and appreciate the view of the city. There is a bus stop at the top, but the route had some delays and we waited a bit for it to come. Not a necessary visit, but great if you like nature and a panoramic view.