Villa Borghese in Rome is an amazing landscape park, which is located north of the center of the Italian capital. In the 17th century Cardinal Camillo Borghese built a picturesque palazzo, which became a favorite place for walks of the Romans and visitors.
Acquaintance
Villa Borghese in Rome is the third largest public park in the Italian capital. The parks of Villa Ada and Villa Doria-Pamphili are ahead of the attraction in terms of territory. The area occupied by him is 80 ha.
History tour
In the 18th century Cardinal Shipione Borghese, nephew of Paul V, a park was established on the site of the former vineyards, which was decorated with magnificent antique statues on the order of the cardinal. Travelers especially admired the Borghese Palace, sold in 1807 along with other antiques to the Emperor Napoleon. In the 19th century Most of the park, it was decided to issue in the English style. In those days, one of the owners of the estate was Elena Borghese, who was the granddaughter of the Russian dignitary A. Kh. Benkendorf. In 1903, the state bought the attraction. Villa Borghese in Rome was donated to the city. After that, children’s attractions were placed in the park.
Villa Borghese in Rome: Description
From the city, the villa can be reached via the famous Spanish Steps. From the side of Piazza Popolo there is another entrance.
Today, all 80 hectares of the park are open for visitors. Surrounded by green Italian pines (pines), thick laurels and tall magnolias, beautiful sculptures and monuments, fountains and pavilions are located. In addition, the famous park in Rome, Villa Borghese has on its territory playgrounds, pay phones, toilets and cafes.
Visitors to the park should keep in mind that Borghese is one of the most extensive Roman parks - its circumference is 6 km. Those who wish to walk around the entire park will need all day. But you can be sure: the time will be well spent. In Borghese park, tourists have the opportunity to get acquainted with a huge number of magnificent works of art, see funny animals represented in the biopark, have fun on the rides, ride horses and even watch the real races. It is known that somewhere in the territory of the villa you can even find monuments to Gogol and Pushkin.
Those who wish to take more dynamic walks in the park can rent a four-wheeled bicycle or a golf car at the rental point (about 5 euros (317.10 rubles) per hour and 10 euros (634.20 rubles) per day). And you can ride a boat on a picturesque lake with a temple in the middle of it with unique water clocks.
How is the attraction arranged?
Villa Borghese in Rome (the photo in the article represents the famous monuments of art that make up the attraction) is a repository of real world masterpieces.
The legendary park has picturesquely scattered buildings in which visitors can see:
- The Borghese Gallery, containing the art collections of the princely family;
- The National Museum Villa Giulia, containing the world's largest collection of Etruscan art;
- The National Gallery of Modern Art, representing the main artistic movements of the 19-20 centuries.
In addition, visitors can visit the Globus Theater. Silvano Toti (specialization - plays by W. Shakespeare), as well as get acquainted with the house-museum of Pietro Canonic, an outstanding artist, sculptor, composer, with expositions of the Carlo Bilotti museum containing works by D. de Chirico, as well as temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. Schedule: from 9.00 to 19.00 (daily, Monday - day off). Ticket price:
- total: 8.50 euros (539.07 rubles);
- preferential (provided to visitors of 18-25 years of age): 5.25 euros (332.95 rubles);
- children (for visitors under 18): 2 euros (126.84 rubles).
About Gallery
Villa Borghese in Rome in the center contains the famous Borghese Gallery, offering visitors the masterpieces of famous world-class craftsmen. Rubens, Bernini, Raphael, Canova, Veronese, Titian, Caravaggio, mosaics 1-3 centuries. presented here in its entirety. The specificity of the villa is that every 2 hours only 360 people can visit it.
The Borghese Gallery is a worthy setting for the outstanding cultural values of world culture, which many examples of Italian art are rightfully considered to be. This is only part of the rich heritage of the Italian nobleman Scipio Borghese. For a long time, connoisseurs of art who want to get acquainted with the most significant Roman sights have been seeking the Gallery. Visitors are enthusiastic about what they saw. Many travelers call the impressions received at Villa Borghese unforgettable.
About the Borghese Museum Complex
The museum, located in the villa, has a rich collection of Italian art. The museum complex today includes: the construction of Cardinal Scipio Borghese with a nearby park and gallery, the National Etruscan Museum (Villa "Julia") and the gallery of modern art. In the National Gallery of Modern Art, located in the palace of the beginning. 20 century, about 5 thousand art exhibits of Rome are presented (from the 1800s to the present). Here are Claude Monet, Vittorio Corcos, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, Francois-Auguste Rene Roden, Edgar Degas and many others. Schedule: from 8.30 to 19.00 (on weekdays), from 9.00 to 19:30 (on weekends and holidays). Monday is a day off. Ticket price: 4 euros (253.68 rubles).
At the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Julia, visitors can find examples of Etruscan art and household items. The museum is located in the building of the former summer country residence built for Pope Julius III (this explains the name of the villa). Established - 1889th Schedule: from 10.00 to 12.00, then from 14.30 to 16.30 (daily, except 1.01., 25.12, Monday is a day off). Recently, video and photography have been allowed. Tickets cost 6 euros (380.53 rubles)
Rome, Hotel Villa Borghese
Opposite the Villa Borghese park, at: Italy, Rome, 00198, Via Pinciana 31, is located, as it is characterized by reviews, a "quiet respectable hotel" with friendly staff. The hotel, according to reviews, offers delicious breakfasts. In close proximity are all the sights of Rome. The other name for the Villa Borghese hotel is also known - the Borghese Hotel Rome.
It offers the use of free internet, regular room service. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lobby. The rooms are equipped with minibar, air conditioning. According to residents, they provide all the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay. Cost of living (average standard rate) - 6 341-16 487 rubles. Number of rooms - 30.
How to get there
How to get to Villa Borghese in Rome? Often this question can be heard from tourists who first came to the Italian capital.
The most picturesque visitors who left their reviews of the attraction are called the path along Trinita dei Monti Boulevard, which descends from the top of the Spanish Steps.
To quickly get to the Gallery, it is also advised to take the metro to the station. “Piazza Spagna”, exit the metro following the signs for “Villa Borghese”. 10-15 minutes it will be necessary to move along long passages, then follow the sign to go up. There will be a road on the left, a park on the right, and a path on the contrary. If you go straight along the path and turn right after 100 m, then the Viale del Galoppotoio will bring you to the Piazza delle Canestre, after which you will have to go to the Borghese Gallery through the entire park. The authors of the reviews consider this road to be long and circular, so beginners recommend a different path.
Leaving the metro, turn left and go around the “entrance / exit” along a narrow path. After about 20 meters, Viale del Muro Torto (a wide 4-lane road), which runs along an old high brick wall, will seem. Here you need to turn left and go along the path along the road to the intersection with traffic lights. Here you will see the entrance to the park (it can be recognized by the sculptural birds located at the entrance, behind which there is a monument to Byron).
Having crossed the Viale San Paolo del Brasile (road), the traveler finds himself on the street. Viale del Museo Borghese. Then you can cheerfully walk along the street to the villa itself. The Borghese Museum. According to reviews, the entire road takes 15-20 minutes, the length of the path is approximately 1.5 km.
Conclusion
Park Villa Borghese is a favorite vacation spot for residents of Rome and guests. Acquaintance with the masterpieces of art of the famous Gallery and the museum complex, the opportunity to admire the beautiful panoramic views from the observation deck of the park, take part in many recreational activities allow you to relax from the bustle of the big city and get the necessary spiritual charge.