The chief entrance to the villa is under a great 

 arch, and through a straight avenue of ilex-trees, 

 direct to the arched portico of the house. The rest 

 of the villa is, unfortunately, quite in ruins, which is 

 the more to be regretted, as the fine site evidently 

 once contained one of the most beautiful of the gar- 

 dens of Frascati. The view of the campagna from 

 the house is one of the most perfect. Surrounded as 

 the villa is by walls, almost fortified, one might say, 

 it is quite concealed from the outside, except from 

 a great distance. This makes the surprise much 

 greater, on entering, to find such a magnificent view 

 of the surrounding country. 



