Villa Torlonia is a historic park in Rome with gardens, several distinctive buildings and the museum of La Casina delle Civette. Visit the park for its landscape and architecture, then make time for the Casina’s artistic stained glass and check museum hours and ticket arrangements before setting out.
- Location: Via Nomentana 70, 00161 Rome.
- Park hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Museum hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–19:00; last entry is at 18:00.
- Tickets: The Casina delle Civette ticket with exhibition is €10.50 for adults and €7 at the reduced rate.
What to see at Villa Torlonia
Villa Torlonia is a park with an English landscape garden and historic buildings spread across its grounds. Its main sights include Casino Nobile, Casino dei Principi, Serra Moresca, Campo da Tornei, Lago del Fucino and La Casina delle Civette.
The grounds bring together architecture and artistic furnishings in a landscaped setting. You can make a simple visit of a walk through the garden, or plan to go inside one or more of the museums; the separate buildings give the park its varied character.
Finding La Casina delle Civette
La Casina delle Civette is a museum in Villa Torlonia, known for its collection of artistic stained glass. Its story begins with the Capanna Svizzera, designed by architect Giuseppe Jappelli in 1839, before the building was transformed into an eclectic villa in the early 20th century.
Rome acquired Villa Torlonia in 1978, and the Casina became a museum after restoration. Include time to see the building itself as well as its museum focus: the architectural evolution from a 19th-century structure to an eclectic villa is part of its appeal.
Exploring the park grounds
The park’s English landscape garden connects its historic buildings and open-air features across the grounds. Along with the Casina, the complex includes Casino Nobile, Casino dei Principi, Serra Moresca, Campo da Tornei and Lago del Fucino.
Plan your route around the buildings you want to see, keeping in mind that bicycles are not allowed inside Villa Torlonia. The park has an accessible entrance and gravel wheelchair paths, and is partially accessible.
Planning your visit
- Ticket
- office purchases can be paid by cash or credit card without that fee
The park and its museums follow different opening schedules, so check both before planning your day. The park opens from 7:00 to 19:30 from 1 October to 31 March, and from 7:00 to 20:30 from 1 April to 30 September; it closes on 1 January and 25 December.
The Villa Torlonia museums, including Casina delle Civette, have last entry at 18:00. They close on 1 May and 25 December. The ticket office is at Casino Nobile, not at the Casina.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00–19:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The Casina delle Civette ticket with exhibition costs €10.50 for adults and €7 for reduced admission. You can buy tickets online, through the 060608 call centre or at Villa Torlonia museum ticket offices. Advance purchases have a €1 presale fee and are non-refundable and non-changeable; same-day ticket-office purchases can be paid by cash or credit card without that fee.
A combined ticket for Casino Nobile, Casino dei Principi and Casina delle Civette costs €14 for adults and €11 at the reduced rate. It is sold only at the ticket office. For current hours and ticket details, check the official site before you go.
Getting there from the Tiburtina area
Villa Torlonia is about 2.1 km from a guest house in Rome; the trip from Tiburtina Holiday takes about 30 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by car. The address is Via Nomentana 70, 00161 Rome.
If you are fitting another landmark into the same outing, Porta Pia is another point of interest in Rome, with its own history and location to factor into your plans.
FAQs
What is La Casina delle Civette?
It is a museum in Villa Torlonia dedicated to artistic stained glass. The building developed from the Capanna Svizzera, designed in 1839, and was transformed into an eclectic villa in the early 20th century.
Can you visit Villa Torlonia without going into a museum?
Yes. The park grounds have an English landscape garden and historic buildings. Museum entry has separate hours and ticket arrangements.
Is Villa Torlonia accessible by wheelchair?
The park has an accessible entrance and gravel wheelchair paths, and is partially accessible.
What else can you visit around Porta Pia?
Porta Pia is another Rome landmark; its history, location and visiting details are covered in this guide to Porta Pia in Rome.