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Villa Torlonia

Via Nomentana, 70, Rome, Italy
Ranked #58 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Parks, Architectural Buildings
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Wheelchair access, Bathroom facilities, Activities for older children, Stairs / elevator
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73 reviews 73 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Open daily from 9 am to 7 pm, this oasis in the capital was once the residence of the wealthy Torlonia family, and more recently of Mussolini from 1925 to 1943. It is a pleasant garden for a stroll, but houses some interesting museums (The Casina delle Civette contains notable examples of Art Nouveau, the Casino Nobile some great statuary... More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2011

A 10 minute walk from Bologna Metro station, this beautifully restored villa was home to Mussolini and his family for the last twenty years of his life and you can visit his bedroom and see photos of him there posing for journalists. But more striking are the individual rooms - all ornately and distinctively decorated yet very human-scale. The gardens... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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Passo Corese, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
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Rome, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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Rome, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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Palermo, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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Oristano, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011
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