Villa Torlonia

★ 4.7 (27)Free

Villa Torlonia was developed in the early 1800s as a showcase for the Torlonia banking family, who filled its grounds with architectural extravagances including the whimsical Casina delle Civette, an Art Nouveau house of stained glass. The villa later served as Benito Mussolini's official residence from the 1920s to the 1940s, adding a layer of 20th-century history to its landscaped paths. Despite this rich history, it remains lightly visited relative to Rome's bigger-name parks, giving it a distinctly uncrowded, exploratory feel.

✨ Reasons to go

1Built in the early 1800s as the showcase estate of the Torlonia banking family, filled with architectural follies
2Home to the Casina delle Civette, an Art Nouveau house known for its stained glass
3Served as Benito Mussolini's official residence from the 1920s to the 1940s

💡 Good to know

1Free to enter the park, though the Casina delle Civette and other buildings charge separate admission
2reachable by metro, making it an easy add-on outside the historic centre
3allow time to see the follies scattered through the grounds, not just the main lawns.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

morning, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Address

Via Siracusa, 19, 00161 Roma RM, Italy · RomaGoogle Apple

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"Wonderful park, full of architectural surprises and treats. Not far from central Rome on the Metro. Very pleasant for a stroll but there are some wonderful buildings you can go in with absolutely fascinating history. Get away from the crowds and enjoy!"

— Irena Barker