Villa Wolkonsky, British ambassador residence in Rome, Italy.
The Villa Wolkonsky spans 4.5 hectares of land and contains thirty-six arches of the ancient Neronian aqueduct within its expansive gardens.
Princess Zenaïde Wolkonsky purchased the estate in 1830 from the Massimo family and commissioned architect Giovanni Azzuri to design the original villa.
During the 1840s, the villa attracted European musicians, writers, and artists, including Nikolai Gogol, who wrote portions of Dead Souls on the grounds.
The property at Via Ludovico di Savoia 4 functions as the British ambassador's residence and regularly hosts diplomatic events and ceremonies.
The estate features two 19th-century interconnected greenhouses that now serve as a museum displaying ancient Roman sarcophagi and architectural elements.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.88850,12.51003
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:48
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