View over the Gianicolo
Rome, Rome 00184
Review © 2009, Wcities
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View over the Gianicolo |
1 Via Mazzarino Rome, Rome 00184 |
This villa was built in 1500 and later acquired by Pope Clement VIII Aldobrandini. The villa itself is not open to the public, but the recently restored gardens are accessible. During restoration work in this area the gardens have been raised, and now offer a view reaching as far as the Gianicolo. In the 17th century, statues representing the seasons were commissioned, but they were later transferred to the country villa at Frascati. After a careful examination by experts, it is believed that the statues were probably made by Bernini and his son. The building forming the backdrop for the garden is baroque in style, and is now used by the Istituto per l'Unificazione del Diritto Privato, a law reform institution. Review © 2009, Wcities |
 Villa Aldobrandini Photo: Jessica |
 Villa Aldobrandini Photo: Claudio Piccinini |
 Villa Aldobrandini Photo: Alberto Chiulli |
 Villa Aldobrandini Photo: Alberto Chiulli |
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