Villa Borghese is a large relaxation area north of the centre of Rome, one of the most popular places for Romans to spend hot days under the shade of mature trees and by the many lakes.

In addition, there are several attractions in the park.

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Borghese Park

Rome's third largest park, Borghese Park covers more than 80 hectares and is the most popular oasis of tranquility.

Here you can enjoy beautiful landscaped paths with benches, Renaissance features, gazebos, water areas and large grassy meadows ideal for picnics or relaxing under the fragrant pine trees.

You can rent a boat for 20 minutes on the small lake for 5 eur.

The park also includes the oldest zoo in Italy, founded in 1911 and still operating today under the name "Bioparco di Roma". To enter the zoo, pay 12,50 eur and you can read detailed information on the zoo's official website.

Galleria Borghese

The Renaissance Villa Borghese is home to one of the most famous private galleries in the world (Galleria Borghese) with artworks by famous artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Lorenzo Bernini and Raffael Santi.

The gallery will become an absolute paradise and a must for all lovers of Italian art.

The art collection was founded as early as 1603 by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, and the villa in which the present gallery operates dates back to 1905.

Admission to the gallery: must I book in advance?

Yes. Buy your ticket online as far in advance as possible. As soon as you know the date of your visit.

The number of entries is very limited and tickets can sell out more than 3 weeks in advance during the summer season and on weekends.

• Adults: 18 eur
• Youth 18-25 years old: 6 eur
• Children under 18: 4 eur
• Official website and ticket purchase

Open daily except Mondays from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Other sights in Borghese Park

Besides the most famous Borghese Gallery, there are many other museums and monuments in the park:

• Villa Giulia - National Etruscan Museum: www.museoetru.it/en
• National Gallery of Modern Art: lagallerianazionale.com
• Museo Pietro Canonica - Sculpture Museum: www.museocanonica.it/en

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