Villa Ada is one of the very largest public parks in Rome, Italy. It was the residence of the Italian royal family from 1872 to 1878 and then from 1904 to 1946. Among holm oaks (Quercus ilex), grassland and pine trees it offers an itinerary of beautiful landscapes and constitutes an important historical legacy.

The name was given to the park, due to the Count Tellfner who, in 1878, owned the whole area and dedicated it to his wife Ada. A few years later the royal Savoy family regained possession of the park, which became their private residence. But the name remained the same. At present, Villa Ada is part public (controlled by the Council of Rome) and part private, but the Town Council has made a formal claim to take ownership of the whole area. What used to be the royal villa is now the seat of the Egyptian Embassy.

During the summer Villa Ada hosts the world-music festival "Roma Incontra Il Mondo".

• Address

Piazza del Campidoglio 1 - 00186 Roma

• Transport

By Bus
Via Salaria
319/57/235/135 342/391/168/56

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