The Parco della Villa Borghese is a large park created in 1605 by cardinal Scipione Borghese, a nephew of pope Paul V. It was opened to the public in 1903.
The park has a late 18th century artificial lake, which has an small Ionic temple dedicated to Aesculapius, the God of healing, built on an island in the lake .
The park is home to some important museums including Museo e Galleria Borghese, which is is housed in the Villa Borghese; The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna; and Museo Nazionale Etrusco, which is housed in Villa Giulia.
You can hire bikes and motor buggies to wonder around the park. There is a cafe and restuarant and many nice places to have a picnic. The only downside is that traffic is allowed through part of the park.
You can also get some good views of Rome from The Pincio , which overlooks Piazza Del Popolo
Opening Hours
24 hours
Prices
FREE
How to Get There
Metro Red A Line: Flaminio
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