A tranquil stretch of Rome's Roseto Comunale.

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Roseto Comunale

San Giovanni & Testaccio


Stretched out on the slopes of the Aventine Hill, this idyllic garden boasts more than 1100 of the rarest roses, coaxed into life each spring by a team of horticultural experts. The ancient Circo Massimo plays backdrop, and is just as striking as the grounds themselves.