Villa Ada

Villa Ada

Villa Ada is the largest park in Rome, Italy, located in the northeastern part of the city, covering an area of 182 hectares. The highest point in the park is Monte Antenne, a 67-meter-high ancient archaeological site.

In the latter half of the 19th century, this wooded area belonged to the House of Savoy of Italy and included the Royal Villa (from 1872 to 1878). In 1878, the area was acquired by Count Tellfner of Switzerland, who named it after his wife, Ada. In 1904, the royal family reclaimed the land but did not change its name, retaining ownership until 1946. As of 2009, the park consists of both public areas and privately owned estates. The public sections are managed by the Rome City Council, while the private ones are administered by the Egyptian Embassy.

The public section of Villa Ada is much larger than the private area. It features an artificial lake, numerous trees including stone pines, holm oaks, laurels, and the very rare metasequoia, which were imported from Tibet in 1940. The park is free to enter, and visitors can go kayaking, cycling, or horseback riding. There is also a large swimming pool. Since 1994, the park has hosted the World Music Festival and the “Roma incontra il mondo” (Rome Meets the World) festival during the summer, both promoting themes against racism, war, and the death penalty.

Villa Ada

Must-visit reason: Rome’s largest park

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Italy[Italy]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Lazio Region [Lazio Region]

City where the attraction is located: Rome [Rome]