Popular Gardens in Italy

"Up to a third of the Vatican is covered by the perfectly manicured Vatican Gardens, which contain fortifications, grottoes, monuments, fountains, and the state's tiny heliport and train station. Visits are by guided tour only – either on foot (two hours) or by open-air bus (45 minutes) – for which you’ll need to book at least a week in advance.After the tour you're free to visit the Vatican Museums on your own; admission is included in the ticket price."

"Occupying the entire western part of the Vatican, the verdant Gardens of Vatican City are a collection of urban parks and gardens officially owned by the pope. A few buildings like the Governor’s Palace and Radio Vatican dot the gardens, as well as several sculptures and fountains. The Gardens of Vatican City are one of the top Vatican City tourist attractions."

"A post shared by Carmen Tudor (@carmen.tudorr) on Mar 4, 2019 at 2:12pm PST. Step away from the hustle and bustle of Rome city, by heading out to the Orange Garden which located on the Aventine hill, slightly away from the city centre. The garden has stellar views of the Tiber River and Rome itself and is a favourite spot for both locals and tourists."

"This is one of those magical little places in Rome and a total treat. You’ll also find this on the free things to do in Rome as it is less a full park and more of a viewpoint. The park, which is pretty small at 24000 sq ft or 7800 meters, sits on top of Rome’s famed Aventine Hill and is just a few steps from Rome’s Keyhole."

"Better known as the Orange Garden, it is in fact a small garden with a terrace that overlooks the Tiber up on the Aventine hill. This spot provides one of the best loved views of Rome. The immediate area it occupies was built in the 13th century but the gardens were only realized in 1932."

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"This Botanical Garden takes its name from the Farnese family, which at the end of the 500 have bought almost the entire surface of the Palatine hill, transforming it into a splendid garden. The Farnese garden or Orti Farnesiani, was the way of affirming the political and institutional position of the noble family. The garden was considered to be the oldest in the western world."

"Now housing the French Embassy, the Palazzo Farnese contains the famous Farnese gallery with its fresco cycle depicting the loves of the gods by artist Annibale Carracci. Tickets should be booked online (here) at least a week in advance. The Colosseum and the Vatican Museums are two attractions that don’t require you to buy tickets in advance, but you may be able to reduce your time in line if you do: Short lines for sights in Rome, Italy"

"The most beautiful Renaissance palace in Rome, the Palazzo Farnese is fabled for the Galleria Carracci, whose ceiling is to the Baroque…"

"This attraction, located on the Avertine Hill, is a little off the beaten track. Look for the sealed door leading to the gardens of the Knights of Malta. A quirk of fate, or a clever architectural trick, means that if you put your eye to its keyhole you will see the extraordinary site of St. Peter's dome."

"Via Marmorata, 41 (Testaccio) Daily 6am–9pmpasticceriabarberini. Insider tip: it is impossible to walk past this historic pasticceria without being enchanted by the artistic display of sweet sins behind its windows, serving locals and VIPs alike since 1925. Their dedicated team of bakers only use natural ingredients, steering clear of preservatives."

"With three Michelin stars to his name, a celebrated cooking academy, a partnership with Bulgari Hotels, and a number of other projects, Niko Romito is not only one of Italy’s most eminent chefs, but also one of its most dynamic. Spazio fits right into this narrative: a contemporary restaurant-laboratory, it is an interdisciplinary space where students of the Accademia Niko Romito cooking school can experiment, grow and refine their culinary abilities. The restaurant serves contemporary Italian cuisine that highlights the core essence of its ingredients – while meticulous cooking techniques enhance their nutritional qualities."

"You enter a modern take on a rustic coffee bar, and wind your way to the back, where you'll end up in a fine dining restaurant that looks almost like an urban greenhouse. Both spaces belong to Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito's Rome and serve not only as a restaurant, but as a laboratory for graduates of his culinary institute."