Gardens in Lazio

Largo di Torre Argentina is a square in Rome,where there are four Republican Roman temples. It is located in the ancient Campus Martius. Read More

Situated 12 miles / 19 km east of Viterbo, this 16th-century Parco dei Monsti (Monster Park) is full of eccentric architecture and weird and wonderful sculptures of mythical creatures. The eccentric Prince Vicino Orsini created the park for his wife and it is widely believed that she took one...

This large area of lovely green countryside contains one of the best preserved Roman circuses. It was built by Emperor Maxentius for his private use, before his defeat and death at the hands of co-ruler Constantine in AD 312. Remains of the Imperial palace are perched above the track, at its...

Situated high up on Janiculum hill, one of the seven hills of ancient Rome, this park affords spectacular views of the city and buildings below. There are also many attractions for the young at heart, such as pony rides, bumper cars, Punch and Judy puppet shows and countless other games.

The word 'villa' literally translated means suburban estate - the type developed by the ancient Romans and enjoyed by the wealthy. North of the city, Villa Borghese is a huge park that was part of the pleasure gardens that were originally laid out in the 17th century by Cardinal Scipione...

This public park was once the residence of Italy's notorious president Mussolini and was neglected for many years until recently being given some much needed attention and restoration, together with the buildings. The Museo della Casina delle Civette (Museum of the House of Owls) has recently...