Rome. Italy. View of people in boats rowing around the imitation Ionic Temple of Aesculapius in the lake garden (Giardino dei Lago) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. View of people in boats rowing around the imitation Ionic Temple of Aesculapius in the lake garden (Giardino dei Lago) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. View of mother with pram and two young children looking at the imitation Ionic Temple of Aesculapius in the lake garden (Giardino dei Lago) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. View of a Man and a woman at the ornate fountain known as Mostra dell’Acqua Felice at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. The 17th century Fontana dei Cavalli Marini (Fountain of the Sea Horses) by Cristoforo Unterberger at the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. People biking through the leafy lanes within the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. View of the monument to Victor Hugo at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. View of the 1929 fountain known as Fonte Gaia by Giovanni Nicolini at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Monument to Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin by Yuri Orekhov, Villa Borhgese gardens, Rome, Italy.Monument of Colombian political and military historical figure Francisco de Paula Santander, Villa Borghese gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.Rome. Italy. View of a leafy tree lined avenue at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. TRome. Italy. View of water spouting lion statues at the Portico of the lions (Portico dei Leoni) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. View of the 1917 fountain known as the Fontana del Sarcofago delle Vittorie at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. View of the monument statue of Lord Byron at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. View of a leafy tree lined avenue at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. View of the reliefs decorating the ceiling of the round circular temple dedicated to Diana (Tempio di Diana) at the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome. The temple is modelled on ancient temples.Rome. Italy. A shady tree lined path leads to the round circular temple dedicated to Diana (Tempio di Diana) at the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome. The temple is modelled on ancient temples.Rome. Italy. A shady tree lined path leads to the round circular temple dedicated to Diana (Tempio di Diana) at the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome. The temple is modelled on ancient temples.Rome. Italy. View through tall umbrella pines to the Casina dell’Orologio with clock tower at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.Rome. Italy. View of the second section of the left side adjoining garden of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Museo or Galleria Borghese). The two sections of garden are divided by an elaborate aviary designed by Girolamo Rainaldi which once housed rare birds.Rome. Italy. View of the second aviary named Giardino della Meridiana, which is part of the left side adjoining gardens of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Museo or Galleria Borghese).Rome. Italy. View of the 18th century neoclassical Roman temple dedicated to Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife Annia Faustina at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The temple (Tempio di Annia Faustina e Cerere) was built by Antonio and Mario Asprucci.The fontana rotonda di villa Borghese, a large oval shaped pond with a fountain at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy.Rome. Italy. View of two police officers on brown horses beside two small obelisks at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome.The rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese. The fountain with basin in the centre is the Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus).The Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus) at the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese). Rome. Italy. The statue of Venus is standing on a mock cliff in a circular pool. In view as well is a modern herm and some of the statues and vases with decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden.Some of the statues and vases on decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy. The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.One of the many statues decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy. The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.One of the many statues decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy. The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.The Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus) at the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese). Rome. Italy. The statue of Venus is standing on a mock cliff in a circular pool. In view as well is a modern herm and some of the statues and vases with decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden.One of the statues on a decorative pedestal decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy. The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.Some of the statues and vases on decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy. The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.The front façade (south) of the 17th century Casino Nobile which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.View through tall umbrella pines to the Casina dell’Orologio with clock tower at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy.The 18th century Triumphal type arch gate (Arco di Settimo Severo), Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy.The 1791 Fontana del Fiocco (Fountain of the Bow) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy.
