Discovering Rome: Villa Ada
Villa Ada is the 2nd largest public park in Rome. The largest park is, of course, Villa Doria Pamphili. Villa Ada is very rich in fauna and the surrounding environment is very soothing. You will come across one of the most famous trees in Rome, the Italian stone pine and innumerable palm and cypresses tress. There is also a roller-skating track and adequate facilities for jogging and workout exercises. No wonder, this is one of the most loved and most visited park in Rome.
Villa Ada was the Italian Royal House of Savoy till 1872 but with the Proclamation of the Republic in 1946, it became a fully public property.
This large park is adorned with a number of neo-classical buildings and it serves as an inspiration to the Temple of Flora, the Royal Mews, the Swiss Chalet, and Villa Polissena.
How to get to Villa Ada?
One can reach this place from Termini Station by taking Bus # 92, 310, 86 or 63. It takes around 30 min to reach here and you reach the entrance of the park in Via Salaria.
There are actually 6 entrances in the Park and Via Salaria is the best starting point for exploring this park. The other entrances are located in Via di Ponte Salario, Via de Monte Antenne & Via Panama. The other 3 entrances are in Via Salaria.
Opening Hours
Villa remains open from 7:00 in the morning till sunset and there is no entrance fee.
Today, the area houses a public space and a private space for the Egyptian Embassy. The public area of the villa is located between via Parioli & via Salaria. There is a separate area near the lake which is fully earmarked for concerts; if you are here during the summer season, you can really hear some good music.
