Visiting Rome’s Rose Garden and Orange Garden
Spring in Rome means fruit and flowers, blooms and blossoms, and picnics in parks. Of course, spring 2020 is a bit different than other years, but the good news is that many of Rome’s most beautiful green spaces are starting to open up.
I’ve updated this post about il Roseto di Roma (Rome’s Rose Garden) and il Giardino degli Aranci (Rome’s Orange Garden) with all the information you need on visiting in 2020.
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Two gardens in Rome
Il Roseto di Roma – Rome’s Rose Garden
Location
Via di Valle Murcia, 6
Will Rome’s Rose Garden be open in 2020?
Yes, but only on one side. The garden spans both sides of the road, but only the “zona collezioni” area is open to visitors this year.
Opening dates, hours, and other important information
This season will be shorter than usual. The Rose Garden will be open from May 16 until June 14, 2020. The opening hours are 8:30 am to 7:30 pm from Tuesday to Sunday.
Normally, weekday visits for adults are 5 euros, and weekend visits are 7, and children up to 14 years of age and visitors over 65 are free. This year, admission is free!
There’s usually an international competition for the most beautiful rose, but that has been cancelled for this year.
According to this post from the city of Rome’s website, the number of visitors allowed into the Roseto will be limited, and people must maintain a distance of at least one 1 meter (that’s about 3 feet, for my fellow yankees). Visitors are also asked to wear a mask and gloves. The bathrooms will be closed to the public, so go ahead of time!
Details on Rome’s Rose Garden
The garden boasts 1,100 different varieties of rose, and it is considered to be one of the most impressive collections in the world.
Some of the roses that bloom in the garden were found in the ancient societies of Pompeii and Paestum. There’s variety of rose called “peace,” which was bred and disbursed just before World War II. Like everything in Rome, there are layers of history to peel back in the Rose Garden.
Il Giardino degli Aranci – Rome’s Orange Garden
Location
Via di Santa Sabina, 8
Will Rome’s Orange Garden be open in 2020?
Yes!
Opening dates, hours, and other important information
According to this post from Roma Capitale, parks in Rome are open from sunrise to sunset. I believe the Orange Garden is considered a park, so it should follow the same rules.
Details on Rome’s Orange Garden
Between 1285 and 1287, the Savello family built a fortress on the site of the Orange Garden. In 1932, the space was turned into what we see today and has been enjoyed by Romans and tourists alike for years.
Aside from the verdant trees dotted with bright oranges, the garden offers a great view of Rome.
How to get to Rome’s Rose Garden and Orange Garden
If you’re looking to escape the crowds for a while, you can easily reach both gardens from the historic city center. They’re located behind Piazza Ugo La Malfa, just a quick walk from the Circo Massimo metro stop.
You can also take a number of buses or Tram 3. Check out Moovit for more details.
Do you have any other favorite green spaces in Rome? Share them in the comments!
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