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  • Rome. Italy. View of the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese. The fountain with basin in the centre is the Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus).
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the front façade (south) of the 17th century Casino Nobile which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_02...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View along a leafy avenue of the front façade (south) of the 17th century Casino Nobile which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_02...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the front façade (south) of the 17th century Casino Nobile which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_00...tif
  • The rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese. The fountain with basin in the centre is the Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus).
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_02...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the front façade (south) of the 17th century Casino Nobile which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_01...tif
  • The front façade (south) of the 17th century Casino Nobile which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_02...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the front façade (south) of the 17th century Casino Nobile which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_01...tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of a replica Etruscan temple built in 1891 by Count Adolfo Cozza in the gardens of the Villa Giulia. The design is based on historical account by Vitruvius and 19th century excavations. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_028.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of a section of the serene gardens of the Villa Giulia. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_007.tif
  • The second aviary named Giardino della Meridiana, Rome. Italy.   The aviary is part of the left side adjoining gardens of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Museo or Galleria Borghese).
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  • Rome. Italy.  View of the right side adjoining garden of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The mostly ornamental garden is known as the Giardino dei Melangoli which housed a citrus fruit orchard of the sour variety
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  • One of the statues on a decorative pedestal decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy.  The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_03...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus) at the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The statue of Venus standing on a mock cliff in a circular pool. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_02...tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. Panoramic view of the rear façade of the villa, adorned with a triumphal arch type entrance framed by two wings forming a semi-circular portico loggia overlooking the interior courtyard. The side walls of the courtyard are decorated with granite columns. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
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  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the rear façade of the villa, adorned with a triumphal arch type entrance framed by two wings forming a semi-circular portico loggia overlooking the interior courtyard. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
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  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View from one of the granite columned halls to the other columned hall, both overlooks the sunken Nymphaeum. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
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  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View from inside the granite columned hall that ovrelooks and leads down to the sunken Nymphaeum. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_021.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of a replica Etruscan temple built in 1891 by Count Adolfo Cozza in the gardens of the Villa Giulia. The design is based on historical account by Vitruvius and 19th century excavations. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_005.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the second aviary named Giardino della Meridiana, which is part of the left side adjoining gardens of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Museo or Galleria Borghese).
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  • Rome. Italy.  View of the second section of the left side adjoining garden of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Museo or Galleria Borghese). The two sections of garden are divided by an elaborate aviary designed by Girolamo Rainaldi which once housed rare birds.
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  • Rome. Italy.  View of the second section of the left side adjoining garden of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Museo or Galleria Borghese). The two sections of garden are divided by an elaborate aviary designed by Girolamo Rainaldi which once housed rare birds.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_04...tif
  • The second aviary named Giardino della Meridiana, Rome. Italy.   The aviary is part of the left side adjoining gardens of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Museo or Galleria Borghese).
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_04...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of one of the modern herms with fruit baskets above their heads decorating the rear garden of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. Some of the herms are works by Pietro Bernini and his young son Gian Lorenzo.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of some of the statues and vases on decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_04...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus) at the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The statue of Venus is standing on a mock cliff in a circular pool. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_04...tif
  • One of the statues on a decorative pedestal decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy.  The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_03...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus) at the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The statue of Venus is standing on a mock cliff in a circular pool. In view as well is a modern herm and some of the statues and vases with decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_03...tif
  • Some of the statues and vases on decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy.  The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_03...tif
  • One of the many statues decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy.  The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_03...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus) at the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The statue of Venus standing on a mock cliff in a circular pool. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_02...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus) at the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The statue of Venus is standing on a mock cliff in a circular pool. In view as well is a modern herm and some of the statues and vases with decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_00...tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the interior courtyard and thegranite  columned pavilion hall entrance to the Nymphaeum at the Villa Giulia. . The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
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  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the rear façade of the villa, adorned with a triumphal arch type entrance framed by two wings forming a semi-circular portico loggia overlooking the interior courtyard. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
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  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the interior courtyard through the granite columned hall that separates it from the Nymphaeum. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
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  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View from the villa gardens of one of the columned halls that overlook the Nymphaeum. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
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  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of small fountain and ornate wall adorned with a statue if the gardens of the Villa Giulia. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_034.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View from the villa gardens of one of the columned halls that overlook the Nymphaeum. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_031.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of a replica Etruscan temple built in 1891 by Count Adolfo Cozza in the gardens of the Villa Giulia. The design is based on historical account by Vitruvius and 19th century excavations. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_030.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of a section of the elaborate decoration that adorns the vaulted courtyard portico of the Villa Giulia. Covering the ceiling are Green tendrils with birds playing among them, painted by covering Pietro Venale. The walls are ornamented by rectangular areas marked off by pilasters containing grotesques and mythological figures. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_026.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the rear façade of the villa, adorned with a triumphal arch type entrance framed by two wings forming a semi-circular portico loggia overlooking the interior courtyard. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_023.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of a side wall of the interior courtyard which is decorated with granite columns. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_022.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the interior courtyard and thegranite  columned pavilion hall entrance to the Nymphaeum at the Villa Giulia. . The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_009.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the interior courtyard and thegranite  columned pavilion hall entrance to the Nymphaeum at the Villa Giulia. . The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_008.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the interior courtyard through the granite columned pavilion hall that overlooks the sunken Nymphaeum. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_001.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the rear façade of the villa, adorned with a triumphal arch type entrance framed by two wings forming a semi-circular portico loggia overlooking the interior courtyard. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_002.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the second aviary named Giardino della Meridiana, which is part of the left side adjoining gardens of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Museo or Galleria Borghese).
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_05...tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View from the villa gardens of one of the columned halls that overlook the Nymphaeum. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_032.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of a replica Etruscan temple built in 1891 by Count Adolfo Cozza in the gardens of the Villa Giulia. The design is based on historical account by Vitruvius and 19th century excavations. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_029.tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of a section of the serene gardens of the Villa Giulia. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_006.tif
  • Some of the statues and vases on decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy.  The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_03...tif
  • One of the many statues decorating the rear garden of the Galleria Borghese. Rome. Italy.  The 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_03...tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus) at the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese) which houses the Museo or Galleria Borghese. The statue of Venus standing on a mock cliff in a circular pool. The building was designed Giovanni Vasanzio (Jan Van Santen) and built to house the extensive collection of ancient statues and artefacts owned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_02...tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the rear façade of the villa, adorned with a triumphal arch type entrance framed by two wings forming a semi-circular portico loggia overlooking the interior courtyard. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence. Important architects of the time worked on the build, including, Ammanati, Vasari and Vignola, the Popes favourite architect. Michelangelo was also consulted for advice. It is now the location of the Museo Nazionale Etrusco (National Etruscan Museum).
    Villa_Giulia_Rome_Italy_010.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the 1929 fountain known as Fonte Gaia by Giovanni Nicolini at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the Portico of the lions (Portico dei Leoni) an arched building facade with water spouting lion statues and a basin at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • The imitation Ionic Temple of Aesculapius in the lake garden (Giardino dei Lago) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome. Italy. The landscaped park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy.  View of two police officers on brown horses beside two small obelisks at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The Villa Borghese park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the equestrian monument to the second king of Italy, Umberto I (riding horseback) at the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome. The landscape park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_01...tif
  • View of the 1929 fountain known as Fonte Gaia by Giovanni Nicolini at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome. Italy.  The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_01...tif
  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the Nymphaeum, built on two floors around a sunken inner courtyard with secret passages and artificial grottoes. The upper story is decorated with the recumbent river deities of the Arno and Tiber.  Twin flights of marble steps lead down from a columned hall to the lower level  that surrounds a small mosaic courtyard and a portico loggia supported by caryatids surrounding the central fountain, Fontana dell'Acqua Vergine.  The Nymphaeum is credited to architects Giorgio Vasari and Bartolomeo Ammannati. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence.
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  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the Nymphaeum, built on two floors around a sunken inner courtyard with secret passages and artificial grottoes. The upper story is decorated with the recumbent river deities of the Arno and Tiber.  Twin flights of marble steps lead down to the lower level that has a small mosaic courtyard and a portico loggia supported by caryatids surrounding the central fountain, Fontana dell'Acqua Vergine.  The Nymphaeum is credited to architects Giorgio Vasari and Bartolomeo Ammannati. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence.
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  • Monument of Colombian political and military historical figure Francisco de Paula Santander, Villa Borghese gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Monument to Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin by Yuri Orekhov, Villa Borhgese gardens, Rome, Italy.
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  • View of the 1929 fountain known as Fonte Gaia by Giovanni Nicolini at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome. Italy.  The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Monument of Colombian political and military historical figure Francisco de Paula Santander, Villa Borghese gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Fountain and view through tall umbrella pines to the La Casina di Raffaello at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of a leafy tree lined avenue at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. A tree lined avenue leads to the 18th century Triumphal type arch (Arco di Settimo Severo) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • The 18th century Triumphal type arch gate (Arco di Settimo Severo), Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • The 18th century Triumphal type arch gate (Arco di Settimo Severo), Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the 18th century neoclassical Roman temple dedicated to Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife Annia Faustina at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The temple (Tempio di Annia Faustina e Cerere) was built by Antonio and Mario Asprucci. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the 18th century neoclassical Roman temple dedicated to Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife Annia Faustina at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The temple (Tempio di Annia Faustina e Cerere) was built by Antonio and Mario Asprucci. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the monument statue of Lord Byron at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of water spouting lion statues at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. A shady tree lined path leads to the round circular temple dedicated to Diana (Tempio di Diana) at the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome.  The temple is modelled on ancient temples. The landscape gardens which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • The Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus) at the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese). Rome. Italy. The statue of Venus is standing on a mock cliff in a circular pool. In view are some of the statues and vases with decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden.
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  • The Fontana di Venere (fountain of Venus) at the rear facade (north) of the 17th century Casino Nobile (Villa Borghese). Rome. Italy. The statue of Venus is standing on a mock cliff in a circular pool. In view as well is a modern herm and some of the statues and vases with decorative pedestals decorating the rear garden.
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  • Rome. Italy. The 17th century Fontana dei Cavalli Marini (Fountain of the Sea Horses) by Cristoforo Unterberger at the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome. The landscaped park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of a section of the elaborate decoration that adorns the vaulted courtyard portico of the Villa Giulia. Covering the ceiling are Green tendrils with birds playing among them, painted by covering Pietro Venale. The walls are ornamented by rectangular areas marked off by pilasters containing grotesques and mythological figures.
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  • Villa Giulia. Rome. Italy. View of the Nymphaeum, built on two floors around a sunken inner courtyard with secret passages and artificial grottoes. The upper story is decorated with the recumbent river deities of the Arno and Tiber.  Twin flights of marble steps lead down to the lower level that has a small mosaic courtyard and a portico loggia supported by caryatids surrounding the central fountain, Fontana dell'Acqua Vergine.  The Nymphaeum is credited to architects Giorgio Vasari and Bartolomeo Ammannati. The Villa Giulia was commissioned by Pope Julius III in 1550–1555 to be used as his leisure residence.
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  • The Water Tower (Serbatoio dell'Acqua Marcia) at Parco dei Daini, Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy.
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  • Rome. Italy. People walking down a leafy lane at the Hadrianic Obelisco del Pincio which is located in the Piazzale del Pincio at Pincian Hill (Pincio). Originally erected by Hadrian (AD 117-38) at Porta Magiore, the Obelisk was re-erected here in 1822.
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  • The Water Tower (Serbatoio dell'Acqua Marcia) at Parco dei Daini, Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of a small pond the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • View through tall umbrella pines to the La Casina di Raffaello at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View through tall umbrella pines to the Casina dell'Orologio with clock tower at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • View through tall umbrella pines to the La Casina di Raffaello at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the 1917 fountain known as the Fontana del Sarcofago delle Vittorie at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Mock Propylaea of an Egyptian temple and lion at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome. Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the 1917 fountain known as the Fontana del Sarcofago delle Vittorie at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Mock Propylaea of an Egyptian temple and obelisk at the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the 1791 Fontana del Fiocco (Fountain of the Bow) at the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the monument to the poet Goethe by Gustav Eberlein at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The monument was bestowed to the Italian State a Monument by Emperor William II of Germany in 1903. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the monument to Victor Hugo at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the monument to the poet Goethe by Gustav Eberlein at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The monument was bestowed to the Italian State a Monument by Emperor William II of Germany in 1903. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the 18th century Triumphal type arch gate (Arco di Settimo Severo) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the 18th century Triumphal type arch gate (Arco di Settimo Severo) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • The 18th century Triumphal type arch gate (Arco di Settimo Severo), Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Italy. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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  • Rome. Italy. The 17th century Fontana dei Cavalli Marini (Fountain of the Sea Horses) by Cristoforo Unterberger at the Villa Borghese Gardens which is the second largest public park in Rome. The landscaped park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome.
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