The park of Monsters of Bomarzo was devised by the architect Pirro Ligorio (he completed the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Rome after the death of Michelangelo and built Villa d'Este in Tivoli) on commision of Prince Pier Francesco Orsini, called Vicino, only to vent the heart broken at the death of is wife Giulia Farnese

The park was born in 1552 as "Villa of Wonders" to be the only one of it's kind in the world.

The Park of Monsters remained in oblivion till 1954 when it was bought by Mr Giovanni Bettini who with loving care has managed it.

A visit to the park will unfold in a series of stages ranging between mythology and fantasy.

We have individuated 24 works of art even though many more are contained in the park.

We thank Mr. Giovanni Bettini, author of the "guide to the Park of Monsters" by us used, firstly to visit the park and then to write this site.

let us start the visit to the fabulous and oneric

The Entry

The 'Ninfeo'

Ceres

Etruscan bench

Proteus - Glaucus

Venus

The elephant

The cerberes

The Mausoleum

The Theatre

The Dragon

Proserpina

Herculus e Cacus

Hanging House

The Ogre (or Orc)

Echidna and Furia

The Turtle

Neptune

The cantaro

The 'rotonda'

The Pegasus

The Nymph

Jupiter

The temple

Renaissance Le Corbeau

The park is open all year.

For information on prices and special opening hours (thanks to Federica), contact directly the park on telephone number +39-761924029.