Villa Borghese
8 expert reviews
“A gorgeous, sprawling garden that defies the bustling city around it by offering shady walks, grassy hills, and benches to sit on and ponder life. ”
– Let's Go
Fodor's
"The Villa Borghese was originally laid out as a pleasure garden in the early 17th century by Cardinal Scipione Borghese."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Locals, lovers, tourists, joggers – no one can resist the lure of Rome's most celebrated park."
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Time Out
"An obsessive love of the arts led Scipione to embark upon the creation of a pleasure park: the Villa Borghese."
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Travel + Leisure
"Eight-five hectars of rolling greens make up Villa Borghese, Rome's favorite public park, which belonged to the Borghese family until the end of the 19th century."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The name applies not just to a building but also to one of Rome's largest parks (around 80ha)."
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