Villa Aldobrandini Gardens


Looming over Frascati's main square, Villa Aldobrandini is a haughty 16th-century villa designed by Giacomo della Porta and built by Carlo Maderno. It's closed to the public, but you can visit its baroque gardens, complete with a celebrated water theatre and panoramic terrace.


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