Historical Center

Pincio
Public Park designed by Valdier (1819 - 1818) It extends, where in antique times splendid Roman Villas emerged with their orchards, crowning the city. After passing the Casina Valadier you enter the vast square of Napoleon where, from a delighful terrace one can enjoy one of Rome's most famous panoramas.
Services: children's playground and rides, restaurant (Casina Valadier) Refreshment Stand,(80.950 mq).
Entrances: from Piazza del Popolo towards the Pincio ramps, Via Trinità dei Monti, Villa Borghese (historical Center) Bus 19, 95, 490, 495, Underground A (Spagna).

Villa Borghese
Built at the beginning of the XVII century for the Cardinal Caffarelli Borghese, nephew of Paolo the V, it was then transformed at the end of the same century by work of architects Antonio and Mario Aspucci and by painter Cristoforo Unterberger and enlarged at the beginning of the XIX cenruey by Luigi Canina. In 1902 it was acquired by the king of Italy, Umberto, who donated it to the city giving it the name of Villa Umberto I, which has never been used.
Services: Three Refreshment Stands, playground, horse club, childrens' cinema, fitness runs, boat rentals, Zoological Garden. Museums: Borghese Museum and Gallery (Casino Borghese), Civic Museum of Zoology, African Museum (entrance from the Zoological Garden) National Gallery of Modern Art.
(777.000 mq).
Entrances: from Piazzale Flaminio, Porta Pinciana, Via Pinciana, Via Mercadante, Via Aldrovandi, V.le delle Belle Arti; pedestrian entrance also from Pincio (Pinciano).
Bus 95, 490, 495, 52, 910, 926, tram 19, 9b, 30b, Underground B (Flaminio).

Villa Borghese Biopark (Villa Borghese Bioparco)
The zoological garden of Rome, projected by Karl Hagenbeck noted for his original idea of this Zoo "without bars", was inaugurated in January of 1911 and has been considered for decades one of the best zoological gardens in Europe. In 1997 it became a Biopark whose objective was to reduce the number of animals hosted here, giving priority to science and learning activities. Now, over an extension of 17 acres, one can find approximately 218 species of which include, 72 mammals, 92 bird species, 54 different reptiles, for a total of around 1000 animals. Its botanical contest is among the most interesting of the capital city for the richness of variety found here. Among the species of animals hosted here, there are many which are at risk for extinction: such as the Black Lemure, the Pigmeo hippopotamus and the Licaone which is protected internationally.

Esquilino

Oppio Hill (Colle Oppio)
On the other side of Via Labicana, rises Mons Oppius, one of the three peaks of Esquilino and also one of the seven hills of Rome. In the same area, where remains of Domus Aurea of Nero and of the Springs of Tito and Traiano, extends the Oppio Park. Services: Multi-use courts, soccer field (75.000 mq).
Entrances: at the start of Via Labicana and in Via delleTerme di Traiano (Esquilino).
Bus 16, 714, 715, 613, 11, 27, 81, 85, 87, 186
Underground B (Colosseo).

Villa Aldobrandini
Garden with abundant foliage which is arrived at by stairs. The park, originally much larger, is an integrated part of the palace which today is the seat of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Rights. (8.000 mq).
Entrance: from Via Mazzarino (Esquilino).
Bus 70, 75, 170, 57, 64, 65.

Pinciano - Parioli

Monte Antenne
Isolated hill where the Aniene and Tevere Rivers meet, it conserves the remains of a Latin city and an antique military post (Antemne). Today it is a foliaged hill with a vast park ideal for walks and bike rides. (250.000 mq).
Entrances: from Via A. Magnani or Via Ponte Salario (Parioli).
Bus 230.

Villa Balestra
Gracious garden in the heart of Parioli, from whose terrace one can enjoy a panorama of the city Services: children's playground, multi-use courts. (15.000 mq).
Entrance: from Via Da Ponte (Parioli).
Bus 52

Villa Glori
The villa was projected in 1923-24 by Raffaele De Vico in commermoration of the Cairoli brothers, who herocally fell on this place in 1867. The park extends on a hill adorned with green paths of pine, chestnut and evergreen trees. (280.000 mq). Services: children's playground, pony rides.
Entrance: from Piazzale of the Park of Rimembranza (Parioli).
Bus 230, 3, 53, 168, 910, train Roma-Nord (Acqua Acetosa).

Torlonia - Fomentano

Villa Torlonia
Large Neoclassic complex, initiated by Valadier for Giovanni Torlonia (1806) and already the reidence of Benito Mussolini. This neoclassical park is rich with architecture and statues, an amphitheater and "Temple of Saturn".
The Hebraic catacombs, dating back to the II and III centuries, are located under this villa for a total of about 9 kilometers, (140.000 mq).
Entrance: from Via Nomentana (Torlonia).
Bus 36, 36b, 317, 37, 60, 136, 137.

Nemorense Park
The setting if this garden dates back to 1924 by the work of Raffaele Vico. Characteristics include various small brodges.
Services: children's playground and rides, Bocce court, multi-use courts. (30.100 mq).
Entrance: from Piazzale Crati (Salario).
Bus 56, 57, 319

Villa Ada
Built at the end of 1700 by the Princes Pallavicini, it was later acquired by Savoia. In 1878 it passed over to Count Tellfner who gave it to his wife Ada. Later, it once again became property of Savoia. Only part of its setting is open to the public. (340.000 mq).
Services: multi-use courts,children's playground and rides, health runs, canoeing, pony rides
Entrances: from Via Salaria, Via Ponte Salario, Largo Bangladesh (Salario)
Bus: 168,53

San Giovanni

Parco S. Sebastiano e Parco degli Scipioni
An immense archelogical area immersed in green which initiates the large archeological park of Appia Antica.
Services: children's playground, Bocce court. (74.500 mq).
Entrances: from Piazza Numa Pompilio to Porta S. Sebastiano, Porta Latina and Porta Metronia, Via delle Terme of Caracalla up to Porta Ardeatina (S. Giovanni).
Bus 118.

Villa Celimontana
The setting of this park dates back to1500 under care of the family Mattei.
Abbundant vegetation including, oak, palm, and evergreens which form suggestive overhangings.The Park is adorned with sculptures, statues, columns, and other precious marbles
Services: children's playground, multi-use courts, (110.000 mq).
Entrance: from Piazza della Navicella (S. Giovanni).
Bus 15, 118, 673.

Trastevere - Testaccio - Aventino

Parco Savello (Giardino degli Aranci)
Small, solitary park, noted for its Orange trees. Open to the public in 1932, and partly encased in a brick wall belonging to the Castle of Savelli (XII century). Lovely panoramic terrace with a view of Rome. (7.800 mq).
Entrances: from Via del Circo Massimo to Via di S. Sabina (Aventino).
Bus 94.

Gianicolo
The name Gianicolo derives from the Giano cult, who had its center here. The hill (82 meters high), is plush with green and rich with architectural treasures and art which offers a splendid view of Rome. The hike through the paths Gianicolo takes about 45 minutes.
Services: Puppet Theater, playground rides, 2 refreshment stands. (25.500 mq).
Entrances: from Porta Cavalleggeri, uphill of S. Onofrio, from Porta S. Pancrazio, Via Garibaldi, Passeggiata del Gianicolo (Trastevere).
Bus 41.

Orto Botanico
Belonging to the University of Studies, it is one of the most important Botanical Gardens in Italy; including more than 8.000 plants, some rare and also unique for Italy, coming from all parts of the world ansd possessing an extraordinary collection of orchids. (120.000 mq).
Entrance: from Largo Cristina di Svezia, 24 (Trastevere).
Hours: 8- 6:00 pm; Sat. 8-12; Holidays closed. Entrance Fee €1.00.
Bus 23, 280.

Villa Sciarpa
Donated by owner H.Tower Wurts in 1932 to the Head of Government and those of the city, it has the characteristics of a public park with various terrains and vegatation, and adorned with statues and fountains from the 17th century.
Service: children's playground and rides, bird cages, museum, refreshment stand
(63.500 mq).
Entrance: from Via Calandrelli (Trastevere).
Bus 44, 75, 71.

Trionfale

Parco di Monte Mario
Financed and built by the Lazio Regione it is today open to citizens who can use its green paths. In this park, a reserve area has been integrated to preserve species of vegatation and animals who live here.
Services: Indicated Botanical Paths (150 ettari).To visit the reserve, guided tours are available. For information contact the Nature Conservation Sector of Legambiente at;
(Tel. 4870718-4870824).
Entrances: from Via della Camilluccia, Via De Amicis, Via del Parco Mellini (Trionfale).
Bus 907, 913, 991, 999, 90, 90b.

Villa Mozzanti
Built on the East side of Monte Mario in the middle 1800's, this Villa presents an admirable design of green, characterized by a series of water games.
Services: children's games. (25.000 mq).
Entrance: from Via Gomenizza (Trionfale).
Bus 90, 90b.

Aurelio-Boccea

Villa Doria Pamphili
The Villa was created between 1644 and 1652 for the Prince Camillo Pamphili. The deorative part of this work was done by l'Algardi, and it is the largest park in Rome, lush with rolling terrain, picturesque views, pine trees, paths, coves, fountains and ponds. Adorned with Italian gardens.
Services: Children's playground, Bocce court. Multi-use courts, health runs.(809.000 mq).
Entrances: from Porta S. Pancrazio, Via S. Pancrazio, Via della Nocetta, Via Aurelia Antica (Aurelio). Hours: from 7 am to sunset.
Bus 982, 144, 31, 791.

Parco Urbano del Pineto
This protected area still conserves the typical form and landscape of the Roman Countryside Valleys. Green foundations with short, rapid cliffs, wide plains covered with tufts, inherited by anitque vulcanic activity.
Today, the vegetated landscape greatly varies and is characterized by cork oaks, and acorns with a rich underbrush typical of the Mediterranean.
In the swamp area, one finds typical vegetation of humid zones. Inside the Park, one can find ruins from the Roman Epoch among which include a Traiano acquaduct structure from 109 A.D. The structures of major historical and architecural interests are surely those of the complex known as "Casali Torlonia" dating back to the XIX century.
The Pine yard belonged to the Sacchetti family until 1859, when it was then given to the Torlonia Family who built the two houses, which are still standing today, but demolished the rest of the antique Villa Sacchetti. (280 ettari).
Entrances: from Via della Pineta Sacchetti (altezza casali Torlonia) -fromBorghetto Aurelio (Balduina) from the Via di Valle Aurelia (Boccea).
Bus 49, 446, 994, 51;
Train: Roma-Viterbo (Balduina e Pineta Sacchetti).

Tiburtino

Villa Gordiani
Large archeological park who gets its name from the villa of the three Gorgiani Emperors from the III century. On the other side of Via Prenestina, rises a medieval tower called Schiavi, which takes its name from the antique owners the Dello Schiavo Family.
Services: children's playground. Bocce court, multi-use courts, senior citizens center, soccer field. (178.000 mq).
Entrances: from Via Prenestina, between Viale Venezia Giulia, Via Rovigno d'Istria, Via Romiti, Via Olevano Romano and Viale Partenope (Tiburtino).
Bus 112, 213, 312, 314, 501, 561, 553, tram 14, 19, 19b, 516, 517.

Ponte Mammolo

Parco Urbano di Aguzzano
During medieval times, this farmland constituted part of the large "fondus" Aguzzano which takes its name from the Roman Gens Acutia, antique owner of the area. Througout the centuries there were numerous transfers of owners and in the end part of the farmland was divided and extended to over 120 acres. What remains of this land, fractioned and destroyed in recent years due to heavy building construction, is today a guarded zone, which still conserves an agricultural Roman implant , with long paths of pine trees and fields which were once seeded and of great landscape interest.
The Park does not lack archeological remains of the Roman Epoc. (51 ettari).
Entrances: from Piazzale Hegel, Via del Podere Rosa, Via Tino Buazzelli, Via Gina Mazza (Ponte Mammolo).
Bus 311, 342.