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Neighborhood: Villa Borghese gardens

The vast Villa Borghese Gardens, with its large trees, avenues, open spaces, and small lakes, is one of the most popular places for strolling and relaxation in Rome. It is also distinguished by its numerous small buildings, fountains, and artworks. Among its highlights are the renowned Borghese Gallery, one of the city’s most important museums, and the Pietro Canonica Museum housed in an original palace. Nearby, to the northwest, are the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia and the National Gallery of Modern Art. To the southwest, one can reach the Pincio Terrace with its beautiful viewpoint above Piazza del Popolo.

Borghese Gallery

The Borghese Gallery (“Galleria Borghese” in Italian) is located within the vast Villa Borghese Park, in a palace of the same name built in the 17th century by Flaminio Ponzio. It is one of the most prestigious museums in Rome, with the important Borghese Collection comprising paintings, sculptures, and antiquities. Particularly notable are the Greco-Roman […]

Villa Borghese

The Villa Borghese Park covers a large area in the northern part of Rome’s historic center. Carefully landscaped, it is one of the most pleasant places in the city to relax, to explore on foot, by bicycle, or even on four-seater bikes. This villa was created in the 17th century by Cardinal Scipione Borghese and […]