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#mytraveldiary ๐ŸŒณ Villa Torlonia โ€“ Romeโ€™s Elegant Historic Villa ๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ ๐Ÿ“ Location Situated along Via Nomentana, Rome, Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น, around 30 km from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport โœˆ๏ธ. ๐ŸŽฏ Attractions Villa Torlonia is a neoclassical villa surrounded by beautiful gardens ๐ŸŒฟ and fountains โ›ฒ. Once the residence of the Torlonia family and later Mussoliniโ€™s official home ๐Ÿ , it now houses museums including the Casino Nobile and Casina delle Civette (House of the Owls) ๐Ÿฆ‰, known for its stunning stained-glass windows. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks ๐ŸŒณ, art exhibitions ๐ŸŽจ, and glimpses into Romeโ€™s aristocratic past. ๐Ÿ›ต How to Reach Easily accessible by metro ๐Ÿš‡ (Policlinico Station), bus ๐Ÿš, or taxi ๐Ÿš• from central Rome. โœจ A hidden gem blending history, art, and nature in the Eternal City! #villatorlonia #romeitaly #historicrome #traveleurope #eternalcity #hiddengemrome #museumsinrome
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