Rome, special openings for the Borghese Gallery's 17th-century gardens

In Rome, on the weekends of Nov. 12 and 13, Nov. 26 and 27 and Dec. 3 and 4, the splendid 17th-century gardens of the Uccelliera and Meridiana at the Galleria Borghese will be open to museum visitors on an extraordinary basis from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and museum curators will be on hand for brief thematic insights.

Both gardens were created at the behest of Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the early 17th century and, despite the many remodels they have undergone over time, have preserved their original layout. Fine and exotic flowers, very fashionable at the time, especially bulbaceous and ancient cultivars resulting from the selections of florists of the time, were once grown and displayed here. Today it is still possible to admire the original arrangement of geometrically shaped “boxes” (the flowerbeds of the time), bordered by a border of Roman tiles that allows close contemplation of each species.

A collection of citrus trees can be seen in the gardens, with different varieties of Citrus limon, the most classic of lemons, as well as Citrus mitis, sinensis, maxima and limetta; marsh hibiscus and mutabilis, also known as Cotton Rose, and many other species. It will also be possible to admire the Sundial Garden recently greened by the planting of more than 1,500 specimens of viola cornuta antique roses.

Access to the garden is free and included in the museum ticket. To purchase a ticket, reservations are required through the website www.galleriaborghese.it or by calling 06 32810

Rome, special openings for the Borghese Gallery's 17th-century gardens

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