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Farnese Gardens
A remnant of the Farenese family''s Roman garden survives on the Palatine Hill, overlooking the Forum and near the Arch of Titus. This was one of the first botanical gardens in Europe. Most of the garden was destroyed by archaeological excavation, but now it is a beautiful spot with tree-lined avenues and rose gardens.
Opening times:
Daily: 9 am – 3.30 pm. Closed on holidays.
Palatino Hill
Rome
Botanic Gardens (Orto Botanico)
Since the late nineteenth century the garden has belonged to Rome University. The garden is large and varied, with a huge array of species. Some plants are cared for in greenhouses, others thrive on the surprisingly wild upper slopes. Decayed fountains, ponds and staircases give a very Roman air of past grandeur, although there is nothing faded about the colourful trees and flowers.
Opening times:
Tue – Sat: 9 am – 3.30 pm (winter), Tue – Sat: 9 am – 6.30 pm (summer). Closed during August.
Largo Cristina di Svezia, 24
Rome
Tel: +39 06 49917107
Pincio
These lovely gardens overlook one of the most beautiful squares in Rome, Piazza del Popolo. This elegant park with its avenues of shady trees gets its name from the Pinci family, who owned it in the 4th century. Valadier designed the present gardens and the piazza in the early 19th century.
Opening times:
Daily 24 hours.
Piazza del Pincio
00187
Rome
Villa Borghese
This largest public park in Rome is located north to the Spanish steps. In the 16th century, the area of the park was a vineyard. In 1605 cardinal Scipione Borghese, a nephew of pope Paul V turned the vineyard into a park. In 1903 the city of Rome obtained the Villa Borghese from the Borghese family and the park was opened to the public. This wonderful park features a lake, temples, fountains, statues and several museums. A perfect place to avoid the hectic city for a few hours.
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