Villa Muti

Villa Muti stands southwest of Frascati, featuring multiple levels of formal English gardens and decorated interior spaces with historical artworks throughout the property.

Built in 1579 by Ludovico Cerasoli, the villa changed ownership in 1595 to Pompeo Arrigoni and later hosted visits from Pope Pius VII between 1802 and 1805.

The first-floor rooms contain frescoes by renowned artists including Giovanni Lanfranco, Pietro da Cortona, and Domenico Passignano depicting biblical scenes and historical narratives.

The property, owned by the Comune di Grottaferrata since the end of World War II, remains closed to visitors during ongoing restoration work that began in 2002.

A notable portrait within the villa shows an officer in armor, believed to represent James II of England, connecting the property to British royal history.

Location: Grottaferrata

GPS coordinates: 41.80170,12.67260

Latest update: March 26, 2025 01:27