The Rome Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in the mid 16th century. It was designed as a special place in which to relax, and at the time was at the edge of what was then Rome. One door opened out into the city, the other side opened to the countryside! Pope Julius [...]
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This huge Piazza del Popolo square can be found just inside the Aurelian Walls of Rome. It means “People’s Square” but actually got the name from the poplar trees that are found in the square. Others say it was because it was paid for by the money of the Roman people. Known for being one [...]
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The Temple of Asclepius Rome is the beauty of the world. It tends to attract the tourist by its dazzling beauty. It might be true that this place is exotic but the Temple of Asclepius is worth seeing. The Villa Borghese Park is free to enter. So visiting the Temple of Asclepius don’t require a [...]
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Casina Valadier Restaurant in Rome is one of the fine dining that sparkles the evening. The beautiful design shady terrace presents the grand view of the whole city. The most desirable Italian dining that shows the full montage of city rooftops. The place is perfect for every kind of business meeting, marriages, lunches, events, and [...]
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Constructed in the late 18th century, the Piazza Siena was commissioned by a Borghese Prince - Marcantonio IV. He named the outdoor space after his home town of Siena. There, a square called the Piazza del Campo was a centerpoint. The Siena Piazza was created to resemble this town square. Piazza di Siena History Since [...]
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So you are heading to Rome and the Vatican City? Nice! Before you go, you will likely do some research – perhaps that is why you are visiting this site. It is a bit overwhelming – Rome certainly packs a punch when it comes to attractions – but we are here to help you out. [...]
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Villa Borghese, the vast parkland and gardens on Pincian Hill in central Rome, is home to a number of museums. The best known and most important Villa Borghese Museum is certainly the Galleria Borghese. But there are others, like the National Gallery of Modern Art and the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia, which are [...]
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Traipsing around the Villa Borghese at the height of summer can have even the most intrepid traveller craving a cool drink. On the other hand, perhaps you are just fed up of all the tourists and are seeking somewhere at which to enjoy a glass of wine? Whatever your preference we are here to help [...]
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With 80 hectares of sprawling parkland, gardens, and attractions ranging from one of the world’s finest art galleries to a zoo and cinemas, Villa Borghese Park is a destination in itself. You can easily spend an entire day in Rome’s green lung. This guide will show you how to go about it in an organised [...]
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Exploring Villa Borghese Park is without a doubt one of the best outdoor activities in Rome, Italy to undertake with or without kids. What started out as the baroque playground of Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the 1500s, is now the green lung of central Rome. It’s a place where people, nature, architecture, and history meet [...]
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