subject: The Parks of Rome [print this page] The Parks of Rome The Parks of Rome
The parks of Rome are often neglected from the popular identity of the city's art and historical legacy. However, the ubiquity of the varying gardens, villa estates and recreation grounds play a powerful role establishing Rome as an inimitable urban landscape. Take for example the old Roman chariot ground Circus Maximus, located a short walk away from the Roman Forum. Where once this ancient site played host to thrilling chariot races in the classical period, Circus Maximus has now become a pleasant track for many an amateur jogger. Or Villa Borghese, constructed on the site of an antique vineyard in the seventeenth century where one can find many Romans spending the ideal autumn weather lounging amongst the sculptured gardens and architectural recesses. These two parks represent only a small cross section of the boundless options pervading in and around the city centre.
If it is a private garden retreat that you desire, look no further than the Rome Hilton hotel, enclosed in a sprawling setting of Roman pines and Mediterranean vegetation. Playing host to a variety of outdoor recreation services including a large pool with area to lounge, tennis courts and an outdoor training facility, this Hilton hotel in Rome offers guests an oasis minutes away from bustling Rome. Within close proximity to the Villa Doria Pamphilij, a hidden gem favoured by Romans living in the thriving Trastevere rione, the hotel grants guests an authentic taste of the Eternal City as it recedes away from the heady tourist hot spots of historic center.
For a truly unique Roman experience, consider exploring the boundless parks in and amongst the capital's environs. The chance to picnic beneath the historic Baths of Caracalla or stroll through the lovely the Orto Botanico offers travelers a moment of relaxation in an otherwise busy European capital.
