Rome - Villa Borghese Gardens photo images

This gallery includes photo images of the Villa Borghese gardens, which is the second largest park in Rome. Originally a private vineyard, the park was redesigned and enlarged in 1605 by Cardinal Scipione Borghese (nephew of Pope Paul V). It was further landscaped following a English style gardens design in the 19th century.

The park features wide leafy and shady lanes, landscaped gardens, several neo classical temples, beautiful fountains and many statues. It also has a...
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This gallery includes photo images of the Villa Borghese gardens, which is the second largest park in Rome. Originally a private vineyard, the park was redesigned and enlarged in 1605 by Cardinal Scipione Borghese (nephew of Pope Paul V). It was further landscaped following a English style gardens design in the 19th century.

The park features wide leafy and shady lanes, landscaped gardens, several neo classical temples, beautiful fountains and many statues. It also has a picturesque lake or lagoon that allows tourists and locals to hire boats and row in amongst the water fowl.
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