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Best gardens and parks in Rome

The 鈥�eternal city鈥� was not built in a day. But once there you can visit many of its parks and gardens for a fresh and relaxing change from the bustling and chaotic city!

You can take a relaxing walk or have a picnic. Why not? If you prefer you can sit in the shade of some trees and be inspired by the beauty of Rome, its magic and its history.

Let鈥檚 see all the best gardens and parks in Rome and a little bit of their history!

The view from the Orange Garden

View from the garden by Kulkam13 – Pixabay

Let’s start from here, from my favourite place in all of Rome. Also known by the Romans as “Parco Savello“, but I love to call it “the Orange Garden“.

This magical garden is located on the Aventino hill in the Ripa district and is about 7,800 square meters large.

Between 1285 and 1287 the Savelli family built an ancient fortress right next to the Basilica of Santa Sabina.

In 1932 the architect Raffaele De Vico created for them this beautiful garden. Therefore the garden with a beautiful lookout was created with its numerous bitter orange trees.

To access the park there are three different entrances, once here you can admire the breath-taking view and relax on the garden benches.

Trust it! It’s worth it!

A few steps away you will find “the keyhole” from which you can admire San Pietro!

The orange garden and its beautiful panoramic view are located in via Piazza Pietro D’Illiria.

From Termini station take bus n. 170 and in about 20 minutes you will be there! Get off at the “Bocca della Verit脿” stop.

In the heart of the Vatican

The Vatican Gardens by Ambra75 – Wikimedia Commons

Inside the Vatican City you can admire the beautiful “Vatican Gardens”.

These gardens full of history extend for about 23 hectares and are the resting place of the Pope.

In 1279 Pope Nicholas III had his residence moved from the Lateran to the Vatican and had an orchard, a lawn and a garden planted.

Subsequently the gardens were decorated by various artists such as: Bramante, Ligiorio, Tempesta and Maggi with the construction of fountains, temples and various statues. Once inside the garden you can admire the remains of the Leonine Walls, several fountains including that of Galera with its cannons.

But it does not end here! you can also admire the cave dedicated to the “Madonna della Guardia”, several trees and plants from all over the world.

From Termini Station take the metro A and get off at Ottaviano, in three minutes you will have arrived.

The rose garden of the municipality of Rome

The rose garden by Patafisik – Wikimedia Commons

In the vicinity of the Circus Maximus you can admire the famous rose garden of the “eternal city”.

Originally, the rose garden was located on Colle Oppio but due to the Second World War it was destroyed.

It was recreated only in 1950 in common agreement with the Jewish community.

To date, the rose garden extends from the Circus Maximus to the Aventine.

Here you will find approximately 1100 roses of different species including the “ancient roses” and the “ancient roses”.

The park is open to the public for the whole day from May to October.It is located in Via di Valle Murcia, 6.

The ticket price varies: Weekday: 鈧� 5.00 Holidays: 鈧� 7.00

Take bus no. 75 from Termini Station and get off at the Circo Massimo stop.

The hidden garden in Castel Sant’Angelo – Parco della Mole Adriana

View of Castel Sant’Angelo by Stella Aboaf – Wikimedia Commons

In the heart of Rome, next to one of the symbols of the city, you will find the 鈥淢ole Adriana鈥� Park. This place is often forgotten by tourists who prefer to admire only Castel Sant’Angelo.

You must know that the mausoleum from which it takes its name was created in 134 – 139 AD on the order of Emperor Hadrian. Above all, the park covers 5 hectares, and still today you can admire its original features, with the presence of geometric and triangular flower beds.

From Termini station take bus n. 40 and get off at the Ponte Vittorio Emanuele stop.

A walk through the history of 聽Villa Celimontana

View of the fountain by Gaux – Wikimedia Commons

A few steps from the Circo Massimo metro station you can find the beautiful Villa Celimontana and its surrounding park.

Named so because of its position on Mount Celio, you will find the entrance on Via Navicella.

Its creation dates back to the 16th century at the behest of the Bauffremont family with the help of the architect Pierre Charles L’Enfant.

In this place, some archaeological excavations have brought to light the remains of the city walls dating back to the Flavian and Trajan periods. Therefore you will find the remains of the Hilarian Basilica, built by Manius Publicius Hilarus.

But it does not end here! You will also find the remains of the Egyptian obelisk of Ramses II brought back to Rome after an expedition to Heliopolis.

So do not miss the opportunity to relax and admire the beauty and history contained in this villa.

From Termini station take bus 714 and get off at the “L.go Amba Aradam” stop.

The open spaces in Villa Borghese

View of the park from Villa Borghese by Albarubescens – Wikimedia Commons

Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, expanded the possessions with the intention of creating a villa with the largest garden ever seen.

To date, in fact, Villa Borghese extends partly on the Pinciano district and partly on the Campo Marzio district but is divided by the Aurelian Walls.

Subsequently, in the 19th century, Camillo Borghese continued the expansion and improvement of the villa with the help of the architect Canina.

The garden was modified with Italian and English arrangements, fountains, buildings and small lakes were added.

The park has nine different entrances.The most used ones are:

– The ramps of the Pincio in Piazza del Popolo;

– Porta Pinciana;

– Entrance from the Trinit脿 dei Monti staircase;

– Monumental entrance from Piazzale Flaminio.

Inside the park you will find the Borghese Gallery built by the architect Ponzio.

In this building, Camillo Borghese destined all the collections and works of art belonging to the Borghese family. But it does not end here!

In conclusion, here you will find the Bioparco di Roma with a lot of animals and also the Civil Museum of Zoology.

From Termini station take bus 910 towards Mancini and get off at the Pinciana / Allegri stop.

A walk around “Parco degli Acquedotti”

Suneset at the Park by Roundtheworld – Wikimedia Commons

The Parco degli Acquedotti is a vast green area in the heart of Rome that extends from the Appio Claudio district, via delle Capannelle and the Rome-Cassino-Naples railway line.

Its name derives from the remains of six Roman aqueducts that you can admire here, including:

• Anio Vetus (who is underground);
• Marcia;
• Tepula and Iulia;
• Claudio and Anio Novus (superimposed on each other);
• The Felice aqueduct (superimposed on the Iulia).

Walking through the remains of the various aqueducts you can admire beautiful views. Remember to bring your camera with you!

If you want more information click on their . You will also find a practical interactive map on the possible routes to do!

The park is located in Via Lemonia. To reach it from Termini Station take the Metro A direction Anagnina and get off at the Lucio Sestio stop.

Relax around Villa Doria Pamphili

View of the garden by Mac9 – Wikimedia Commons

This splendid villa is located in the largest public park in Rome (approximately 184 hectares of land).

In 1630 the noble Panfilo Pamphili bought the villa known as “Villa Vecchia” and entrusted the work to the sculptor Alessandro Algardi, the painter Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi and the botanist Tobia Aldini.

In 1856 the complex was transformed into a large farm and only in 1957 was it purchased by the state.

While walking here lookout for the secret garden, the pond and the cupid fountain.聽 They are amazing! But don’t forget the beautiful view of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.

From Termini Station take the metro A and get off at the Ottaviano stop. From here, take the tram and get off at Quattro Venti station.

The villa is open every day from 8.00 am to 17.00 pm

Relax in Villa Sciarra

Sculpture in Villa Sciarra by Lalupa – Wikimedia Commons

Located on the slopes of the Janiculum, you can admire the beautiful Villa Sciarra with its gardens and monuments.

During the Roman era, the famous “gardens of Caesar” and a sanctuary dedicated to the Nymph Furrina were located here.

Only in 1575, the area was purchased by Monsignor Innocenzo Malvasia, who built the homonymous Casino there.

However, the Barberini’s became owners of the small Casino and restored it, adding many eighteenth-century sandstone statues.

Once you enter here you will find a beautiful fountain decorated with three different avenues that will lead you through the hidden wonders of the villa.

At the intersection of two avenues you will find the famous “Esedra Arborea”. It is a laurel hedge arranged in a semicircle in which twelve statues have been placed, depicting the months of the year.

To get here from Termini Station, take bus H and get off at the “P.zza Ippolito Nievo” stop.

Villa Wolkonsky

View of the garden by Uk in Italy – Wikimedia Commons

Just inside the Aurelian Walls, not far from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano you can find the famous Villa Wolkonsky.

To date, the Villa is the residence of the British ambassador.

In 1830 the agricultural land was donated to Princess Zinaida Aleksandrovna Belosel’skaja.聽 The Princess聽married the assistant of Tsar Alexander I of Prussia, Prince Nikita Grigorievich Volkonsky. As a result, they dedicated themselves to the villa.

He built the villa and restored the ruins of the aqueduct. He created a real romantic garden that you can admire yourself.

Among the rose garden, you will find fountains, statues and different types of trees and shrubs.

The villa is located in Via di Ludovico di Savoia n. 11

You can reach it with the metro A direction Anagnina, Manzoni stop.