“The earth laughs in flowers.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Rome is a beautiful city, but in spring time, it's like the prettiest woman wearing her best dress. There are many ways to enjoy spring to the max in Rome. Read on to see where to get your flower fix!
1. The Rose Garden
Rome's rose garden is a magical place, open to the public from
April to June ( April 21st to June 19th this year). Over a thousand types of roses are in bloom and their perfume is something you will never forget. Address: Via di Valle Murcia 6. You can get there taking the metro's B line and getting off at the Circo Massimo exit. It's hours of operations are 8:30 am to 7:30 pm.
2. Flowers on the Spanish Steps
If you are planning to visit Rome in April or May, make sure you get your flower fix in these top four Roman gardens and find inspiration for your own garden at home.
Arrivederci for now,
Rome's rose garden is a magical place, open to the public fromApril to June ( April 21st to June 19th this year). Over a thousand types of roses are in bloom and their perfume is something you will never forget. Address: Via di Valle Murcia 6. You can get there taking the metro's B line and getting off at the Circo Massimo exit. It's hours of operations are 8:30 am to 7:30 pm.
2. Flowers on the Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps are a great spot to take a break from all the walking you do around Rome. Tourists and locals alike sit down in these ancient steps and enjoy the view of downtown Rome and the fashion houses around Via Condotti. In spring, the city displays hundreds of azaleas in bloom making this spot even more memorable. This year however, because of the maintenance being performed to the ancient steps, the azalea display will be moved to the steps of the Campidoglio (Rome's city hall).
3. The Garden of Ninfa
This garden is for serious flower lovers, it is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world! It is located outside of Rome's city center so you will need to arrange transportation there, but it is a paradise on earth. There are guided tours and now you can make reservations online. Click here for more information. They only allow a small number of people to visit the gardens every year. So if you are serious about adding this stop to your itinerary, plan ahead.
4. Villa D'Este
Located 30 minutes outside of Rome in Tivoli, Villa D'Este with it's 16th century garden is one of the best examples of a Renaissance garden. Adorned with fountains and statues, it will make you feel like a queen or king, especially during the spring time.
If you are planning to visit Rome in April or May, make sure you get your flower fix in these top four Roman gardens and find inspiration for your own garden at home.
Arrivederci for now,
