Villa Borghese Gardens & Pincio Terrace
Villa Borghese
The largest landscaped park in central Rome, with bike and rowing boat rentals. The Pincio Terrace is a classic spot for views over Piazza del Popolo and the sunset.
Villa Borghese covers about 80 hectares. It was once the vineyard and estate of the Borghese family, and today it is one of Romans' favourite green spaces. Inside the park are the Galleria Borghese, the National Gallery of Modern Art, the Villa Giulia Etruscan Museum and the Rome Zoo. You can rent bicycles or four-seat pedal carts in the park. A lake holds a replica of the Temple of Asclepius, and you can rent small boats to row on the water. On the western side, the Terrazza del Pincio sits on high ground and overlooks Piazza del Popolo, the Twin Churches and the distant dome of St. Peter's. It is very popular for watching the sunset in the evening. The park is free to enter. You can reach it on foot from Piazza del Popolo or from the top of the Spanish Steps.
Opening hours
All day (free)
Nearby sights
- Trevi Fountain
- Galleria Borghese
- Piazza del Popolo
- Capuchin Crypt
- Mausoleum of Augustus
- Ara Pacis Museum
- Spanish Steps
- Pantheon