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Villa Torlonia

Name: Villa Torlonia
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Explore Villa Torlonia, a leafy Roman estate with a layered past. Wander uncrowded paths past eccentric follies like the stained-glass Casina delle Civette, and discover the grounds once home to Mussolini himself.

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Reasons to go

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

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Full description

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.

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Address

Via Siracusa, 19, 00161 Roma RM, Italy · Nomentano

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h30

Best time

morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

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

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Reviews

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

1/5

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