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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Villa Borghese

Rome, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 47 2026
Villa Borghese

A large green park in central Rome with trees, statues, a lake with turtles and viewpoints over the city, including a terrace above Piazza del Popolo. Visitors stroll, cycle, row boats on the lake, ride a little train and visit the Borghese Gallery or the zoo.

Highlights

  • Lake with rowing boats
  • Terrace over Piazza del Popolo
  • Borghese Gallery

Good to know

  • Free entry to the park
  • Bike, boat and pedal car hire
  • Gallery tickets hard to get; book ahead

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