Outdoors in Rome

Roseto comunale

Giardino degli Aranci

Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.

Parco della Caffarella

Protected, dog-friendly park with many archaeological ruins, plus a bird hide & biking/hiking paths.

Parco delle Energie

Grassy former industrial site with a lake, plane trees & sports courts covered with street murals.

Villa Doria Pamphili

Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.

Valle dell'Aniene Nature Reserve

Natural area featuring a riverfront walking/cycling trail & a variety of tree species. Dog friendly.

Riserva Naturale dell'Insugherata

Picturesque natural area & walking spot with boars & other wildlife, plus educational workshops.

Parco Regionale dell'Appia Antica

Park along 16 km of the Roman road preserving important ancient Roman tombs & villas.

Non-Catholic Cemetery

Cypress trees shade this non-Catholic cemetery housing the graves of Keats, Shelley & Gramsci.

Parco della Mistica

Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede

Large, scenic nature preserve with lowland forests, over 800 plant species & various attractions.

Colle Oppio and Terme di Traiano Park

Large public park featuring ancient monuments including Trajan's baths & the ruins of Nero's house.

Villa Sciarra

Park for quiet walks amid small gardens, various sculptures, fountains & an old villa.

Vittorio Emanuele II Square

Bustling public square with statues, monuments & the archaeological remains of a fountain.

Villa Celimontana

Grand 16th-century residence set in serene, landscaped gardens with fountains, statues & an obelisk.

Riserva Naturale della Marcigliana

Protected rural area featuring woods, farms & fields, plus Roman ruins & burial grounds.

The Park of the Aqueducts

Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.

Janiculum Hill

This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.

Villa Borghese

Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

Campagna Amica Market

Farmers & food producers from the local region bring their products to this market for sale.