Farnese Gardens, Rome

Name: Farnese Gardens
Address: Rome, Italy

#542 among attractions in Rome

Vernacular architecture, Relax in park, Botanical garden

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The Farnese Gardens, or "Gardens of Farnese upon the Palatine", are a garden in Rome, central Italy, created in 1550 on the northern portion of Palatine Hill, by Cardinal Alessandro Farnese. They were the first private botanical gardens in Europe; the first botanical gardens of any kind in Europe were started by Italian universities in the mid-16th century, only a short time before. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'25"N, 12°29'11"E

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Farnese Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman Forum, Domus Augustana, Tabularium, Arch of Titus.

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Excavated heart of the Roman Empire
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Tabularium, Rome
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1st-century Roman triumphal arch
Arch of Titus, Rome
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~630 ftN
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Palatine Hill, Rome
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~730 ftS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Farnese Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Tabularium, Rome (1 min walk), Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome (2 min walk), Palatine Hill, Rome (2 min walk), Arch of Augustus, Rome (3 min walk).

How to get to Farnese Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Farnese Gardens:

Bus

Cerchi/Bocca della Verità • Lines: 118, 160, 51, 628, 81, 85, 87, C3 (6 min walk)
Fori Imperiali • Lines: 118, 51, 85, 87 (6 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (7 min walk)
Circo Massimo • Lines: B (13 min walk)

Tram

Parco Celio • Lines: 3, 8 (8 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: 3, 8 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (14 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (30 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (27 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (28 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (28 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (31 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (31 min walk)