Villa Borghese

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8 / 10

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 Fodor's
"The Villa Borghese was originally laid out as a pleasure garden in the early 17th century by Cardinal Scipione Borghese." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Locals, lovers, tourists, joggers – no one can resist the lure of Rome's most celebrated park." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"An obsessive love of the arts led Scipione to embark upon the creation of a pleasure park: the Villa Borghese." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The name applies not just to a building but also to one of Rome's largest parks (around 80ha)." Full review
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