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Botanical Gardens - Rome
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Orto Botanico, which is Italian for Botanical Gardens, is located in Rome, Italy. Paid admission. Outdoors. The entrance is off of Via Corsini with the gardens situated between Gianicolo (Janiculum) hill and the Tiber River. The gardens feature old fountains, ponds, staircases and over 3,500 plants.
The gardens are spread over12 hectares so leave a lot of time to walk around and thoroughly see the sights. At the admission gates remember to pick up a visitors guide, which will give you a walking route that takes you through the whole gardens.
Some of the highlights of the botanical garden include:
- Late spring and early summer is the best time to view the rose garden as the roses will be in full bloom.
- The Japanese garden has a covered pavilion making it a perfect place to take a break. As well, it is on the top of a hill, providing a wonderful view of Rome.
- At the aromatic herb garden, visitors are encouraged to touch and smell the plants, as each one has its own unique aroma and texture.
My personal impression of Rome's Botanical Gardens was one of peace and quiet. It was so relaxing and a nice change of pace from the busy streets of Rome. With no one to bother you, you can stroll along the paved and gravel paths and take in the beautiful scenery at your own pace. My favourite part of the whole garden was the Monumental Staircase, which was a very impressive sight to see. It was built in 1732 by the Italian architect Ferdinando Fuga, who lived from 1699-1781.
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