Rome - Free Self-Guided Audio Tour
Rome – The Poets’ Path: From Piazza del Popolo to Borghese Gardens
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Walk in the footsteps of artists and dreamers on this inspiring journey through Rome’s northern heart. From the grand Piazza del Popolo and Caravaggio’s sacred canvases to Goethe’s quiet study and the elegance of the Spanish Steps, this route weaves art, history, and romance. Ascend gently to the terraces of Trinità dei Monti, then wander through Villa Medici’s gardens and into the green embrace of Villa Borghese—where sculptures, fountains, and serene vistas await. Best enjoyed in the morning or late afternoon for softer light and fewer crowds.
Distance: 7.0 km
Duration: 2.0 hours
Number of stops: 13
Points of Interest
Piazza del Popolo
(Historical Square)
Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo
(Church)
Porta del Popolo
(Historical Building)
Casa di Goethe
(Museum)
Spanish Steps
(Historical Square)
Church of the Trinity of the Mountains
(Church)
Sallustian Obelisk
(Monument)
Villa Medici
(Historical Building)
Obelisk of Antinous
(Monument)
Monument to Goethe
(Monument)
Museo Carlo Bilotti Aranciera di Villa Borghese
(Museum)
Villa Borghese
(Public Park)
Galleria Borghese
(Art Gallery)