Villa Ada
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Villa Ada is the largest park in Rome, Italy (450 acres/182 hectares).[1] It is located in the northeastern part of the city. Its highest prominence is Monte Antenne,[2] 67 m (220 feet), an ancient archeological site.
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[edit] History
The wooded expanse was owned by the Italian royal family Savoia in the latter half of the nineteenth century; it contained the royal residence (1872-1878). In 1878 the area came under the control of Count Tellfner of Switzerland, who named it in honor of his wife Ada.[3] Savoia regained control of the land in 1904 but did not change the name. Savoia retained control of the area until 1946.
[edit] Present status
As of 2009 the area contains both public and private areas. The public area is controlled by the Council of Rome; the private area is controlled by the Egyptian Embassy, although the Town Council has made a formal claim to take control of the whole area.[4] The private portion is under constant patrol by police or army personnel.
[edit] Activities
The public portion of the park is much larger than the private area. It contains an artificial lake and many trees, including stone pines, holm oaks, laurels and a very rare metasequoia, imported from Tibet in 1940. Entrance to the park is free. One may rent canoes, bicycles, or riding horses. There is a large swimming pool.[5]
Since 1994, during the summer the park hosts the world-music festival and the "Roma incontra il mondo" (Rome meets the World) festival, against racism, war and death penalty.
Many joggers and runners train in Villa Ada.
An italian reggae band is called "Villa Ada Posse".
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Bus lines linking Rome Center to Villa Ada are: 92, 86 and 310 (from Termini station), 63 and 630 from piazza Venezia.
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Coordinates: 41°55′55″N 12°30′05″E / 41.932039°N 12.501497°E
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.romecentral.com/article_list_singleeventpage.php?id=93&title=Villa%20Ada Rome Central (website), accessed 28 Sept. 2009
- ^ Antenne means before the river in Latin (Rome Central)
- ^ http://www.nileguide.comj/destination/rome/things-to-do/villa-ada/579484 Nile Guide (website), accessed 28 Sept. 2009
- ^ Rome Central
- ^ Rome Central
