Attraction
Colosseum
The Flavian Amphitheatre, completed in AD 80 under Titus, is Rome's defining ancient monument and the centrepiece of the Parco archeologico del Colosseo.
Villa Borghese
Rome's best-known landscaped park covers about 80 hectares above Piazza del Popolo, with the Pincio terrace, a boating lake and several museums.
At a glance
- Type
- Public park
- Area
- Pinciano, Rome, Italy
- Official site
- turismoroma.it
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Free entry
- Boating lake
- Bike hire
- Pincio viewpoint
Why we recommend it
Laid out as the Borghese family's estate in the 17th century and now a public park, Villa Borghese covers around 80 hectares of lawns, pine avenues and fountains north of the historic centre. Highlights include the Pincio terrace above Piazza del Popolo, the small lake with its Ionic Temple of Aesculapius, the Bioparco zoo and a cluster of museums including Galleria Borghese.
It is the obvious place to slow down between sightseeing: hire a bike or rowing boat, picnic under the trees or watch sunset from the Pincio. Enter from Piazzale Flaminio, from the top of the Spanish Steps or beside Porta del Popolo. Flaminio and Spagna metro stations are close by, and trams stop along the northern edge.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Villa Borghese FAQs
Is Villa Borghese free to enter?
Yes, the park itself is free; museums inside, such as Galleria Borghese, charge admission.
Where is the best view?
The Pincio terrace on the park's southern edge looks over Piazza del Popolo towards St Peter's.