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  • Multiple exposure of Lavender flowers in which numerous exposures were layered to create a single image in-camera.
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  • Daylily  - Sir Mordred
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  • Garden Photography
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  • A leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_204.tif
  • Pinguicula ibarrae Zamudio plant inside the monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Pinguicula ibarrae Zamudio (family Lentibulariaceae) is a Mexican carnivorous plant.
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  • The monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Monumental Greenhouse, consists of a central structure with two lateral adjoining ones, was built by the Mathian Company of Lyon in 1877 and contains a collection of Euphorbias.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_194.tif
  • Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_182.tif
  • A Small wooden bridge and waterfall of the Japanese Garden, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Japanese Garden was designed according to the layout of the Kaiyu Shiki Teien model (Walking Garden), with fountains, small waterfalls and two ponds.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_160.tif
  • Tree lined leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_138.tif
  • Section of the rich and diverse Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_120.tif
  • Section of the rich and diverse Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_116.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View towards the top of the monumental staircase at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Upper level of the monumental staircase with the fountain of eleven sprouts (Fontana Degli Zampilli), Botanical Garden, Rome, Italy. The staircase ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma upper level and is divided by the small cascading fountains. The staircase and fountain were built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_092.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the cascading fountains known as Fontana Degli Zampilli which divides the upper level of the monumental staircase at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The staircase was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_086.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the upper level of the monumental staircase which ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The staircase upper level is divided by a sequence of small cascading fountains known as Fontana Degli Zampilli. The staircase was built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_083.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the upper level of the monumental staircase which ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The staircase upper level is divided by a sequence of small cascading fountains known as Fontana Degli Zampilli. The staircase was built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_080.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of a group of palm trees surrounding the fountain of the tritons the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slope of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil gardens were established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now are run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_052.tif
  • Viale delle Palme (Avenue of the Palms) that leads to the fountain of the tritons at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_033.tif
  • Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_016.tif
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Multiple exposure of Lavender flowers in which numerous exposures were layered to create a single image in-camera.
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  • Colourful Osteospermums  - African daisy - flowers.
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  • Mophead Hydrangea - Coral Mist
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  • Colourful Osteospermums  - African daisy - flowers.
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  • Lavenders
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  • View of the Palazzo Corsini from the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_224.tif
  • View of a rare Wollemia nobilis at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Wollemia is a genus of coniferous tree in the family Araucariaceae and was regarded as extinct until 1994 when a few plants were discovered in the Wollemi National Park in Australia.
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  • Large Pink Bougainvillea bush, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Large Pink Bougainvillea bush, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • Section of the French Greenhouse on the right, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_205.tif
  • American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_203.tif
  • The monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Monumental Greenhouse, consists of a central structure with two lateral adjoining ones, was built by the Mathian Company of Lyon in 1877 and contains a collection of Euphorbias.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_195.tif
  • Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_185.tif
  • Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_177.tif
  • A pond and waterfall of the Japanese Garden, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Japanese Garden was designed according to the layout of the Kaiyu Shiki Teien model (Walking Garden), with fountains, small waterfalls and two ponds.
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  • A waterfall of the Japanese Garden, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Japanese Garden was designed according to the layout of the Kaiyu Shiki Teien model (Walking Garden), with fountains, small waterfalls and two ponds.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_156.tif
  • Canopy of the Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_146.tif
  • Tree lined leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_141.tif
  • Tree lined leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_140.tif
  • Tree lined leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_131.tif
  • Pink Bougainvillea bush and the Orangey Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The Orangey dates from 1930 and originally was used for the recovery of oranges in winter. Today it is used as a conference room and office.
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  • Section of the rich and diverse Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_110.tif
  • Section of the rich and diverse Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_108.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Japanese garden pool with its moss and aquatic plant life at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_100.tif
  • Upper level of the monumental staircase with the fountain of eleven sprouts (Fontana Degli Zampilli), Botanical Garden, Rome, Italy. The staircase ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma upper level and is divided by the small cascading fountains. The staircase and fountain were built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_097.tif
  • The monumental staircase with the fountain of eleven sprouts (Fontana Degli Zampilli), Botanical Garden, Rome, Italy. The staircase ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma upper level and is divided by the small cascading fountains. The staircase and fountain were built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_087.tif
  • Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_076.tif
  • Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_071.tif
  • Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_068.tif
  • Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_066.tif
  • Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_065.tif
  • Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_057.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of a group of palm trees surrounding the fountain of the tritons the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slope of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil gardens were established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now are run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_053.tif
  • Viale delle Palme (Avenue of the Palms) that leads to the fountain of the tritons at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_043.tif
  • Viale delle Palme (Avenue of the Palms) that leads to the fountain of the tritons at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_040.tif
  • Viale delle Palme (Avenue of the Palms) that leads to the fountain of the tritons at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_041.tif
  • Viale delle Palme (Avenue of the Palms) that leads to the fountain of the tritons at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_037.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the avenue of Palms that lead to the fountain of the tritons the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the secret gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 species of plants from all over the world.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the bust of Pietro Romuaido Pirotta, the Director of botany at the University of Rome at the 1883 founding of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair tree) lining a path at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden, Italy. The tree is native to china and is believed to been around when the dinosaurs roomed the planet, around 200 million years ago.
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  • Post classic marble statue of couching Boy at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome. A green oasis and retreat from the hustle and bustle of Rome, the gardens are spread over 12 hectares of land and contains over 8000 plant species from all over the world.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the lower part of the monumental staircase which acends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The staircase upper level is divided by a sequence of small cascading fountains known as Fontana Degli Zampilli. The staircase was built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_005.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the avenue of Palms that lead to the fountain of the tritons the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden.
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  • The Water Tower (Serbatoio dell'Acqua Marcia) at Parco dei Daini, Villa Borghese, 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Portico of the lions (Portico dei Leoni) with water spouting lion statues and a basin 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 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 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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  • 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 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 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.
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  • 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.
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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. 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.
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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 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.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of a Man and a woman at the ornate fountain known as Mostra dell'Acqua Felice 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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  • Athens. Greece. View of a majestic row of fine Palm trees at the National Gardens, a vast green refuge and oasis in the centre of Athens.
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  • Athens. Greece. Wooden bridge crossing the central pond of the National Gardens, a vast green refuge and oasis in the centre of Athens.
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  • Athens. Greece. View of architectural fragments from antiquity in the grounds of the National Gardens, a vast green refuge and oasis in the centre of Athens. The National Gardens was formerly the Royal
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  • Athens. Greece. View of a majestic row of fine Palm trees at the National Gardens, a vast green refuge and oasis in the centre of Athens.
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  • Athens. Greece. Part view of the monumental circular interior two story peristyle of the neoclassical Zappeion located at the southern end of the National Gardens in Athens. Designed by Th. Hansen and constructed from 1874-1888, the building was the first building specially built for the 1896 Olympic Games, in which it was used for the fencing competition. It was also used during the 2004 Olympics as a press and events centre.
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the attractive neoclassical façade of the Zappeion located at the southern end of the National Gardens in Athens. Designed by Theophil Hansen and constructed from 1874-1888, the building was the first building specially built for the 1896 Olympic Games, in which it was used for the fencing competition. It was also used during the 2004 Olympics as a press and events centre.
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the 19th century Little Fisherman sculpture by Dimitrios Filippotis at the Zappeion Gardens which is an extension of the adjacent National Gardens, a vast green refuge and oasis in the centre of Athens.
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the 19th century Little Harvester sculpture by Dimitrios Filippotis at the Zappeion Gardens which is an extension of the adjacent National Gardens, a vast green refuge and oasis in the centre of Athens.
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