Casina Delle Civette, Rome’s fairytale castle, was built by nobleman Giovanni Torlonia as a retreat for his recluse tendencies.

What started as a Swiss Hut tucked away behind a hill at Villa Torlonia in 1919 morphed into his Art Nouveau dream mansion. A mix of medieval themes and stained glass windows depicting owls, plants, flowers, and other birds characterize the beauty of this whimsical castle.

Before his death in 1938, Torlonia lived in seclusion in his magical world while renting the rest of his villa to Mussolini for one lira per year. This restored castle is a must-see.

Via Nomentana, 70, Rome, Italy, Phone: +9-06-06-08

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