Villa del Vascello, 17th-century villa on Gianicolo hill in Rome, Italy
The villa features a distinctive ship-like structure with three floors, a mezzanine, and an attic surrounded by gardens and fountains.
Brothers Basilio and Plautilla Bricci designed the villa in 1663 for Abbot Elpidio Benedetti, who served as representative of Louis XIV and advisor to Cardinal Mazarin.
The main gallery contained notable frescoes including Aurora by Pietro da Cortona, Mezzodi by Allegrini, and La Notte by Grimaldi.
The villa, located at Via di San Pancrazio 8, opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 13:30 and 14:00 to 17:30.
The building served as the final defense point during the 1849 Siege of Rome, resulting in severe damage that required partial demolition.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.88794,12.45944
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:55
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