Villa Borghese in Rome is an amazing landscaped 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 walking Romans and visitors to the city.
Introduction
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 parameters. It covers an area of 80 hectares.
A trip to history
In the 18th century. Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Paul V, laid out a park on the site of the former vineyards, which, by order of the cardinal, was decorated with magnificent antique statues. Travelers especially admired the Borghese Palace, which was sold in 1807 along with other antiques to Emperor Napoleon. In the 19th century it was decided to decorate most of the park in the English style. In those days, one of the mistresses of the estate was Elena Borghese, who was the granddaughter of the Russian dignitary A. Kh. Benckendorff. In 1903, the attraction was bought by the state. VillaThe 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 to the villa you can get on the famous Spanish Steps. There is another entrance from the side of Popolo Square.
Today, all 80 hectares of the park are open to the public. Surrounded by green Italian pines (pines), dense laurels and tall magnolias, there are beautiful sculptures and monuments, fountains and pavilions. In addition, the famous park in Rome, Villa Borghese, has playgrounds, pay phones, toilets and cafes on its territory.
Visitors to the park should be aware that Borghese is one of the most extensive Roman parks - its circumference is 6 km. Those wishing to walk around the entire park will need a whole day. But you can be sure: the time will not be spent in vain. In Borghese Park, tourists have the opportunity to get acquainted with a huge number of magnificent works of art, see funny animals presented in the biopark, have fun on rides, ride horses and even watch real horse races. It is known that somewhere on the territory of the villa you can even find monuments to Gogol and Pushkin.
. You can also go boating on the picturesque lake withtowering in the middle of it is a temple with a unique water clock.
How does the attraction work?
Villa Borghese in Rome (photos in the article represent the famous monuments of art that make up the attraction) is a receptacle for real masterpieces of the world.
The legendary park is picturesquely scattered with buildings where visitors can get acquainted with:
- Gallery Borghese, containing the art collections of the princely family;
- National Museum of Villa Giulia, housing the world's largest collection of Etruscan art;
- National Gallery of Modern Art, representing the main art movements of the 19th and 20th centuries.
In addition, visitors can see the Globe Theater named after. Silvano Toti (specialization - plays by W. Shakespeare), as well as get acquainted with the house-museum of Pietro Canonica, an outstanding artist, sculptor, composer, with the expositions of the Carlo Bilotti Museum, containing works by D. de Chirico, as well as temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. Working hours: from 9.00 to 19.00 (every day, Monday is a day off). Ticket price:
- total: 8.50 euros (539.07 rubles);
- preferential (provided to visitors aged 18-25): 5.25 euros (332.95 rubles);
- children (for visitors under 18): 2 euros (126, 84 rubles).
About the Gallery
Villa Borghese inRome in the center contains the famous Galleria Borghese, offering visitors the masterpieces of famous world-class masters. Rubens, Bernini, Raphael, Canova, Veronese, Titian, Caravaggio, mosaics of the 1st-3rd centuries. presented here in their entirety. The specifics of the villa is that only 360 people can visit it every 2 hours.
The Borghese Gallery is a worthy setting for the outstanding cultural values of world culture, which are rightfully considered many examples of Italian art. This is only part of the rich heritage of the Italian nobleman Scipio Borghese. Art connoisseurs who want to get acquainted with the most significant Roman sights have long sought to visit the Gallery. Visitors rave about what they see. Many travelers describe their experience at Villa Borghese as unforgettable.
About the Borghese Museum Complex
The museum, located in the building of the villa, has a rich collection of Italian art. The museum complex today includes: the building of Cardinal Scipio Borghese with the surrounding park and gallery, the National Etruscan Museum (Villa Giulia) and the gallery of modern art. In the National Gallery of Modern Art, located in the palace early. 20th century, about 5 thousand exhibits of the art of Rome (from the 1800s to our time) are presented. Claude Monet, Vittorio Corcos, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, François Auguste René Rodin, Edgar Degas and many others are represented here. Working hours: 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).
In the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia, visitors can see samples of Etruscan art and household items. The museum is located in a former summer country residence built for Pope Julius III (this explains the name of the villa). Date of foundation - 1889. Working hours: from 10.00 to 12.00, then - from 14.30 to 16.30 (daily, except 1.01., 25.12, Monday is a day off). Since recently, video and photography have been allowed. A ticket costs 6 euros (380.53 rubles)
Rome, Hotel Villa Borghese
Opposite the Villa Borghese park, at the address: Italy, Rome, 00198, Via Pinciana 31, located, as it is characterized by reviews, "a quiet respectable hotel" with friendly staff. The hotel, according to reviews, offers delicious breakfasts. In the immediate vicinity are all the sights of Rome. Another name of the Villa Borghese hotel is also known - Borghese Hotel Rome.
The hotel offers free internet access, regular room service. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lobby. The rooms are equipped with a mini-bar, air conditioning. In them, according to residents, all the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay are provided. The 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 mostVisitors who have left their reviews of the attraction call the path along Trinita dei Monti Boulevard, which descends from the top of the Spanish Steps, a picturesque one.
To quickly get to the Gallery, it is also advised to take the metro to the station. "Piazza Spagna", exit the metro follow the signs "Villa Borghese". For 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 opposite. If you go straight along the path and turn right after 100 m, then Viale del Galoppotoio will lead you to Piazza delle Canestre, after which you will have to walk to the Galleria Borghese through the entire park. This road is considered by the reviewers to be long and circular, so a different path is recommended for beginners.
When leaving the subway, turn left and go around the “entrance/exit” along a narrow path. After about 20 meters you will see Viale del Muro Torto (a wide 4-lane road) that runs along an ancient high brick wall. Here you need to turn left and follow the path along the road to the intersection with traffic lights. Here you will see the entrance to the park (you can recognize it by the sculptural birds located at the entrance, behind which there is a monument to Byron).
After crossing Viale San Paolo del Brasile (the road), the traveler finds himself on the street. Viale del Museo Borghese. Then you can walk briskly along the street to the villa itself. Museum Borghese. According to reviews, the whole journey takes 15-20 minutes, the length of the path is approximately 1.5 km.
Conclusion
Park Villa Borghese is a favorite vacation spotresidents of Rome and visitors. Acquaintance with the masterpieces of art of the famous Gallery and the museum complex, the opportunity to admire the beautiful panoramic view from the observation deck of the park, take part in many recreational activities allow you to relax from the hustle and bustle of the big city and get the necessary spiritual charge.
