Located across from the Circus Maximus
All the roses have fun, whimsical names. . .
A garden full of history, wonder & delight.
Rome’s Rose Garden, Il Roseto Cumunale di Roma, is located on the Aventine Hill across from the Circus Maximus. The public garden was established in 1931, but the space was used as a Jewish cemetery in the 17th century. There are more than 1,200 varieties of roses deriving from all over the world featured in the garden. The upper part of the garden contains the permanent collection, while the lower part features floral contestants from the international competition of ‘Premio Roma’, an annual competition among international floriculturists. It is a treat of beauty, peace and quietness in the heart of the city.
Entrance to the garden is free. It is open from May throughout the summer months from 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM, although the best time to visit is during the May – June flowering season.
How beautiful! I want to go there!