Roma | Don't Forget to Picnic in Rome's Parks

Villa Doria Pamphilj One of Rome’s largest public parks and one of Italy’s most important historical villas. Located in the Gianicolo area, southwest of Rome’s city center, it spans approximately 184 hectares and features Baroque architecture, vast green spaces, forests, and fountains. 🌳 Its history dates back to the 17th century when it belonged to the Pamphilj family, one of Italy’s noble families. The core building, "Casino del Bel Respiro," was constructed between 1644 and 1652 by architect Alessandro Algardi as a vacation palace for Pope Innocent X. 🏰 In the 19th century, the Doria family married into the Pamphilj family, and the villa was renamed "Villa Doria Pamphilj." In the early 20th century, part of the villa’s land was expropriated by the Italian government, and it officially opened to the public in 1971, becoming one of Rome’s largest public green spaces. 🌿 #EuropeTravel #Italy #Rome #HealingScenery #LivePhotos #SpringOuting #AroundRome