A secret garden at the foot of the Janiculum

In the heart of Trastevere, at the foot of the Janiculum (Gianicolo), hides an oasis of calm that few tourists ever find: the Botanical Garden of Rome (Orto Botanico). Spread across roughly 12 hectares in the former gardens of Palazzo Corsini, it is one of Italy's most enchanting botanical gardens, run by the Sapienza university. Between historic greenhouses, a Baroque staircase, a Japanese garden, a bamboo grove, and thousands of plant species, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing walk surrounded by green, just steps from the center.

From the Corsini gardens to the Botanical Garden

The garden occupies the former grounds of Palazzo Corsini, climbing the slopes of the Janiculum. Its monumental centerpiece is the Baroque staircase crowned by the Fountain of the Eleven Jets (Fontana degli Undici Zampilli), framed by centuries-old plane trees. Beyond its botanical beauty, the garden also carries real historical and scenic value, as the natural extension of the palazzo and its Galleria Corsini.

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What to see

  • The historic greenhouses (including the Corsini greenhouse and the tropical greenhouse).
  • The Japanese garden and the bamboo grove.
  • The rose garden and the garden of medicinal plants (the simples).
  • The Baroque staircase with its fountain and monumental plane trees.

We go deeper in our guides to what to see at the Botanical Garden and to visiting it with kids.

Tickets, hours, and how to get there

The Botanical Garden is open with an affordable ticket (hours and rates are approximate, check the official site). For the details, see tickets and hours. To plan your trip, read how to get to the Botanical Garden. It's just steps from Villa Farnesina and the Galleria Corsini.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Botanical Garden of Rome? The city's botanical garden, in Trastevere at the foot of the Janiculum, set in the former grounds of Palazzo Corsini: around 12 hectares with greenhouses, a Japanese garden, a bamboo grove, a rose garden, and thousands of species.

What is there to see? The historic greenhouses, the Japanese garden, the bamboo grove, the rose garden, the garden of medicinal plants, and the Baroque staircase with its fountain and centuries-old plane trees.

Is there an entrance fee? Yes, an affordably priced ticket. Hours and rates are approximate: check the official site.

Is it good for kids? Very much so: open spaces, bamboo, a Japanese garden, a sensory garden, and shaded paths make it ideal for families.

Where is it? In Trastevere, on Via della Lungara/Largo Cristina di Svezia, at the foot of the Janiculum, near Villa Farnesina and the Galleria Corsini.

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Article #618 · Category: Monuments · Updated: May 2026