Italy

Museo delle Civette (House of Owls) - Via Nomentana 70, Rome

The Casina delle Civette (House of the Owls), was the residence of Prince Giovanni Torlania the younger, until his death in 1938,  has been transformed into a museum. It is located in the park of Villa Torlonia in Rome.   The name comes from the recurring theme of owls within and outside the cottage.  The museum is wheelchair accessible with a lift to the upper floors.   A guide in Braille is available for visually impaired visitors on request from the Bookshop staff.