If you would like to enjoy Rome in all its flower glory, below are a few places where you can do just that. Ancient city + historical ruins + lots of lovely flowers = recipe for swooning! At least in my book it does. 😉
Rome’s Rose Garden, Il Roseto Comunale di Roma, is located on the Aventine Hill across from Circus Maximus, and has been open to the public since 1931. It is truly a beautiful place, and a quiet oasis in the heart of the city.
The garden contains more than 1,200 different varieties of roses. It features two sections … upper and lower. The upper section contains the permanent collection with classic specimens, and is currently open to the public. The lower section showcases the competition entries from the international floral competition of ‘Premio Roma’, an annual competition among international floriculturists. The 70th edition of the Premio Roma competition will be held on May 19th. After the prize ceremony, the lower garden will be open to the public for viewing until June 24th.
Each day thousands of people pass by the Spanish Steps in the heart of the city. The grand staircase is the perfect place to stop and rest, visit with friends, relax, people watch and watch the world go by. Now throughout the month of May, you can do all that amongst flowers. Each year the city decorates the steps with an abundance of pink azaleas. Below is a short video on the yearly blooming event.
When visiting the Palatine Hill from now until October 14th, you will be able to step back in time and visit the ancient area in all its glory. New flower gardens have been added in an attempt to recreate the vibrant gardens the area held 2,000 years ago. The exhibit features a variety of vegetation such as, flowers, plants, trees and fresh produce. The chosen vegetation derives from years of study by Italian archaeologists. You will be able to walk in the path of emperors, and experience the Palatine Hill almost as they did 2,000 years ago.
Tickets to the Palatine Hill are €12. Tickets also include admission to the Coliseum and Roman Forum.
Julie Jordan Scott says
I have wanted to go to Italy for so long, you have no idea! Are you an American who now lives in Italy? I would love to find out what that is like… fascinating! I am here from SITS Saturday… grateful to have found you!
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Why Rome? says
Yep, I’m an American now living in Rome, Italy. 🙂 Here is a link to my about page if you are interested in what brought me here: http://whyrome.blogspot.com/p/about.html. The life here is definitely different, but great! Thanks so much for stopping by, Julie!
Dawn's Craft Place says
I am here from Sits Saturday also- funny how I was going to ask the same questions… Such beautiful gardens and stunning pictures, I felt like I could smell the faint hint of roses.
Thanks for sharing
Why Rome? says
Thanks so much for the nice comment, Dawn! Since you mentioned asking a few of the same questions, here is a link to my about page: http://whyrome.blogspot.com/p/about.html. I am an American currently living in Rome, Italy, and my about page tells a little about what brought me to this new life. Thanks again for stopping by!
Sarah says
I love roses – they are my absolute favourites.
Sarah
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk
Why Rome? says
Mine too! White roses are my favorite. I carried a bouquet of white roses when I got married. Thanks so much for stopping by, Sarah!
barefootmeds says
How interesting! And such beautiful pictures! One day I’ll travel to Rome…
Visiting from SITS Sharefest 🙂
Why Rome? says
Thank so much for stopping by! You should definitely plan to visit Rome … you would love it! 🙂
Suzanne @The Wine{a}be says
Lovely. I can’t wait to go to Rome!
Stopping in from SITS!
Why Rome? says
Thanks so much for stopping by, Suzanne! Do you have plans to visit Rome in the near future? If so, would love to hear all about your plans and maybe help recommend a few things to see or places to go. 🙂
Michelle says
I love this post because I love the beauty of nature. Thanks for sharing. I recently posted: It’s Not Just A Name: http://thinkincolornow.com/
Why Rome? says
Thanks so much, Michelle! I hope you are enjoying every second with your sweet newborn! 🙂