Villa Doria Pamphili Villa of the 17th century, now converted into one of the largest landscaped parks in Rome. Located in the quarter of Monteverde, on the Gianicolo hill just outside the ancient Porta San Pancrazio (from which originates the ancient road of the via Aurelia). Once the Villa belonged to the family of Pamphili, but after the cessation of the genus in the 18th century it became the property of Giovanni Andrea IV Doria and since then bears the double name.

The core of the sprawling estate is the Villa Vecchia (Old Villa), at the beginning of the 17th century, was purchased by Pamfilio Pamphili. Then were added to the surrounding vineyards, and all the estate became known as the Bel Respiro – it had a wonderful view of the surrounding land. In 1644 cardinal Giambattista Pamphili was elected Pope under the name innocent X, and accordingly the change of status was required to give a more chic family ownership. On the decorations of the Villa worked Alessandro Algardi and Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi.

The initial project involved the construction of a Central building – "casino" - with side extensions, however, he was not brought to an end. The restructuring of the Villa began in 1645 and was completed two years later. Several years were required for the completion of the scenery of the estate, and planning the garden.

When in 1760 Girolamo Pamphili died, leaving no male heirs among his descendants was an emotional outburst on the subject, who still gets extensive estate. The disputes ended in 1763 by Pope Clement XIII, who gave all the legacy Pamphili Giovanni Andrea IV Doria (his father was married to Anna Pamphili). During the 18th century the Villa was periodically conducted construction work, for example, in the garden were built new fountains and gates. Vintage flower beds have been retained, but converted to colored carpet flower beds (today they returned the appearance of the 16th century), and throughout the Villa you can find ancient tombs and sarcophagi.

In the mid-19th century during the fierce fighting of the French army and the army of Garibaldi that unfolded at the walls of the Porta San Pancrazio, situated near the Villa Corsini was completely destroyed. Doria Pamphili bought land this Villa and annexed them to his dominions, almost twice the increase of the size of the family estates. In this new land was erected the monumental commemorative arch known as the Arch of the Four Winds. A small building called Palazzina Corsini remained intact – today it is used for exhibitions.

In the 20th century, the new Annex changed the face of the Villa Vecchia, which acquired the facade in Romanesque style. And in the collection of ancient art Doria Pamphili appeared first on medieval sculpture. The interiors of the Villa have been redone in the style of art Nouveau.

In 1957, Villa Doria Pamphili was purchased by the Government of Italy and soon turned into a Museum, which displays ancient artifacts and sculptures. The Park, spread over an area of 1, 8 sq. km., you can find treadmills and areas for bird watching.