Lake garden
Temple of Aesculapius
An eighteenth-century temple on an artificial island, designed as a classical focus for the lake garden.
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Villa Borghese Park & Gallery Guide
Find the park’s landmarks and the Pincio busts on the map. Open a photograph, read the story, and build your own walk.
Public gardens, free to explore 181 busts, with photographs Walks at your own pace
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Find a familiar face or follow a new path. Tap a marker to see the place, its photograph and its story.
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Places to start your visit
Pincio gardens
Leonardo da Vinci
A painter who used drawing to investigate anatomy, moving water, and the mechanics of sight. His Roman years came late in his career.
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Eastern park
Borghese Gallery
A collection shaped by Borghese patronage, with sculptures by Bernini and Canova and paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian.
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Dante Alighieri · Pincio gardens
The people behind the Pincio busts
Poets, painters, scientists, and political figures share these garden paths. Browse their portraits, learn what they contributed, and choose the stories that interest you.
Explore the bust collection Real photographs. Searchable names. Places on the map.Choose a self-guided walk
A first wander through the park
From the Pincio’s open views to the quiet lake, then on to the Borghese Gallery. A little of everything, at your own pace.
Explore this walkThe faces of the Pincio
Meet Leonardo, Dante and Bernini on an unhurried walk among the busts. Finish with Rome spread out below you.
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In the company of artists
A short walk through the Pincio, following the sculpted portraits of Renaissance painters and architects.
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Borghese Gallery.
A different kind of discovery, just beyond the trees.
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Planning your park visit
Plan your visitAre Villa Borghese and the Borghese Gallery the same place?
Villa Borghese is the public park. The Borghese Gallery is an art museum inside it, with a separate entrance and timed tickets. The outdoor bust collection is in the adjoining Pincio gardens.
Do I need a ticket for the park?
You can walk through the public park and the Pincio gardens without a museum ticket. Museums, boat hire and other activities have their own entry arrangements.
Where can I find the busts?
The busts in this guide are along the paths of the Pincio gardens, above Piazza del Popolo. Open the park map and choose Busts to explore them by name and photograph.
How much time should I allow?
Start with a 45-minute bust walk or allow about 90 minutes for a longer park wander. These are suggested times with short stops. Add your reserved museum visit separately.
Can I use the guide on my phone?
Yes. Search the map, tap a place to see its photograph, then open walking directions. The place list offers the same information if you prefer browsing without a map. An internet connection is needed for map tiles and external directions.