Villa Ludovisi, 17th-century villa near Porta Salaria, Rome, Italy
Villa Ludovisi is a 17th-century baroque villa in Rome built as a residential complex with a central avenue lined with cypress trees and decorated garden areas. The property was designed to house collections and display the characteristics of baroque architecture from that period.
A cardinal built the villa in 1622 on former vineyards to house his collection of Roman antiquities. Its founding occurred during a period when Rome was strengthening its religious structures and cardinals displayed their power through lavish residences.
The Casino dell'Aurora contains ceiling paintings by Caravaggio and frescoes by Guercino that represent notable examples of Italian baroque art.
The villa sits between Villa Borghese and Via Veneto, making it easily accessible by public transport. Plan a visit with adequate time to explore both the gardens and the main building.
During construction, numerous Roman artworks were unearthed, including sculptures that were restored by a renowned sculptor. These discoveries significantly enriched the cardinal's original collection.
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