Villa Borghese Gardens is Rome's most popular park, covering 80 hectares on the Pincian Hill near Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. Originally developed in 1606 by Cardinal Scipione Borghese from a vineyard and redesigned in the 19th century English naturalistic style, the gardens became a public park in 1903 and feature museums, theaters, cafes, and attractions like the water clock and replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Visitors explore the free, open grounds from dawn to dusk, with options to tour the Galleria Borghese or experience the gardens via walking tours and Segway excursions.
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