Parks in Rome

Rome has lots of parks for to explore and enjoy a great, relaxing day out. The parks are a great place to enjoy relaxing activities such as cycling or skating.

Or you could take the more traditional approach and just relax and take in the scenery.

  Rome Park Statue by bogdp  

At Villa Borghese you can take a break from your walk by having a look in or at the art museum. It’s located in the centre of the park and has painting by the famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci. The park also houses a hot air balloon which takes you around 150 metres in the air and you can see views all over the city. Really worth a visit!

Parco Acquedotti is an area which provides Rome with one of its many water supplies.

At Via Nomentana you will find Villa Torlonia, which is a public park in the centre of Rome. It was created in the 1806 by Giuseppe Valadier. Tourists and locals both enjoy this beautiful park.

One of the best parks Rome has to offer is called the Villa Doria Pamphili which is where Cesar built a castle for Cleopatra. The castle nowadays is used for lots of official occasions.

The famous Vatican city is a must see! And in the city there are some beautiful gardens. Due to its popularity some of the garden is only open to the public with a guide. The park has a lot of beautiful animals, gardens and birds. The park makes a great place to come and spend an afternoon.

  Vatican City Gardens by MarcelGermain  

Parks in Rome make a great place to get away from the business of the city. Especially when the weather gets hotter and the crowds increase, as seen in the summer months. They provide someone for you to enjoy rest and relaxation.