Frascati Villas near Rome

The adjacent Alban Hills was the site of magnificent summer villas, constructed by affluent Roman families in the 16th and 17th centuries. The most well-liked area was Frascati, where a number of these homes still exist and are encircled by magnificent gardens and parks.

You can visit numerous of these gardens, each of which is unique. The most famous and best preserved one of these is the Villa Aldobrandini, designed by the architect Giacomo della Porta. Villa Aldobrandini's magnificent terraced park, which also has grottoes, fountains, and waterfalls with views of the Alban Hills, is located next to the Villa Torlonia gardens. The fountain's centerpiece, Teatro delle Acque (water theater), has stairs that wind between terraces and around waterfalls. Another Teatro delle Acque with grottoes and sculptures can be found in the park around Villa Falconieri, which is located nearby.