Whenever we visit a new city, one place we always try to go to is the zoo, or in Rome, the Biopark. Although they are sometimes a bit sad, most European zoos have made an effort to be more humane in their treatment and caging of animals. The Rome zoo was small, and twined over a hill in the north edge of the Borghese park. It had a grand entrance, with very whimsical detail, such as the leering tiger or the trumpeting elephant.

At the far edge of the Borghese Park is the Villa Julia, which houses the Etruscan Museum.

The Villa Borghese itself houses an unbelievably beautiful collection of classical and neo-classical sculpture and painting, including Bernini's Apollo and Daphne (no photos allowed).