"Leafy, genteel Villa Borghese is Rome’s biggest and most beautiful public garden—and it also happens to be home to a ton of kid-friendly activities. Start with a visit to the Bioparco di Roma zoo, where kids can spot peacocks, penguins, and zebras. A 10-minute walk away is the Casina di Raffaello playroom, which has crafts and reading rooms, and a space where kids can play dress up in royal Italian outfits. On the weekends, there are pony rides outside the Cinema dei Piccoli, but the real highlight is the San Carlino theatre on Viale dei Bambini—which literally translates as 'Kids' Street'—where there’s an ever-changing roster of Italian puppet shows." - Maresa Manara
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