Horti Palatini Farnesiorum (Orti Farnesiani or Farnese Garden). Upper Section of Main Gate
Originating from the Greek, pleasure gardens, or horti, were places of peace and tranquility that offered Romans a retreat from the noise of the city and a refuge from urban life. They were filled with lovely landscaping, architecture, sculpture, and religious icons
Cardinal Alessandro Farnese acquired land in Rome which overlooked the Campo Vaccino (cattle field), the site of the Roman Forum where he designed a summer residence for his family in 1550. The estate included a garden complete with multiple terraces, fountains and springs, aviaries, statues, and artificial grottoes or caves. Designs were based on mythological themes to help visitors forget the worries of the real world.
This was the main gate of Orti Farnesiani in the Campo, but it was relocated to Via di San Gregorio to serve as the grand entrance to the archaeological area.
Horti Palatini Farnesiorum (Orti Farnesiani or Farnese Garden). Upper Section of Main Gate
Originating from the Greek, pleasure gardens, or horti, were places of peace and tranquility that offered Romans a retreat from the noise of the city and a refuge from urban life. They were filled with lovely landscaping, architecture, sculpture, and religious icons
Cardinal Alessandro Farnese acquired land in Rome which overlooked the Campo Vaccino (cattle field), the site of the Roman Forum where he designed a summer residence for his family in 1550. The estate included a garden complete with multiple terraces, fountains and springs, aviaries, statues, and artificial grottoes or caves. Designs were based on mythological themes to help visitors forget the worries of the real world.
This was the main gate of Orti Farnesiani in the Campo, but it was relocated to Via di San Gregorio to serve as the grand entrance to the archaeological area.