Villa Borghese: An Idyllic Museum Park

Villa Borghese: An Idyllic Museum Park
Villa Borghese is also known as the Villa Pinciana, and is the third largest public park in Rome at 198 acres. Unlike other Renaissance villas, the park is the main attraction and the buildings support the beauty of the garden landscape. Here, a side view of the facade of the Galleria graces just one part of the estate’s English gardens. BGStock72/Shutterstock
Ariane Triebswetter
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In the heart of a bustling city, one can often long for a moment of peace. The large public park in central Rome, known as the Villa Borghese, or museum park, is such a perfect sanctuary. Combining Italian art and nature, this open-air museum is the perfect place to replenish one’s soul.

Located north of the steep slopes of the Spanish Steps, the Villa Borghese features gardens, museums, and diverse attractions, including an artificial island with a temple. Original fountains, sculptures, and Neoclassical and 19th-century buildings combine to form a picturesque space in which one can admire the best of Italian art.

Ariane Triebswetter
Ariane Triebswetter
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Ariane Triebswetter is an international freelance journalist, with a background in modern literature and classical music.
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