Casina delle Civette
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The Casa delle Civette, or House of the Little Owls, was a smaller house added to the main Villa Torlonia to get away from the formality of the larger house. Built in 1840 by Jappelli, it was later renovated in 1908 to include larger windows and stained glass.
Originally called the Swiss Cabin, this annex to the main property was part of a project to renovate the southern section of the palace grounds. Giuseppe Jappelli was placed in charge of the project, adding small lakes, avenues, and exotic plants to decorate the area. He also constructed a few eccentric buildings on the property, including the Swiss Cabin, the Conservatory, The Tower, the Tournament Field, and the Moorish Grotto. Known as the House of the Little Owls due to the owl theme that can be seen throughout the architecture and design of the place, this charming residence contains 20 rooms and showcases more than 70 pieces of stained glass and 105 sketches for stained glass that portray the ingenuity of the creative designs found in the Casa delle Civette. |
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