Parco dei Mostri
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MarcusHurley
Calne, UK10,474 contributions
Jan 2022
The gardens - Sacro Bosco - were €13 each to get in and were a sixteenth century folly I guess. Basically filled with statues of various mythical or historical scenes and created at the expense of one of the Orsini family - Roman nobility/cardinals. It was then abandoned after his death and restored by the current owners as a tourist attraction.
We both found the statues rather crude, in the sense of not being on par with classical Greek and Roman statues and rather basic rather than smutty crude but it was entertaining although there were no gardens as such, just parkland. This made it surprising that dogs weren't allowed in although I guess that would mean requiring more bins. The place is definitely aimed at families and the mixture of mythical and classical figures is probably both educational and exciting.
It was a pleasant hour to meander through the site though and we both felt a lot more relaxed even though we'd been in the country less than 24 hours.
We both found the statues rather crude, in the sense of not being on par with classical Greek and Roman statues and rather basic rather than smutty crude but it was entertaining although there were no gardens as such, just parkland. This made it surprising that dogs weren't allowed in although I guess that would mean requiring more bins. The place is definitely aimed at families and the mixture of mythical and classical figures is probably both educational and exciting.
It was a pleasant hour to meander through the site though and we both felt a lot more relaxed even though we'd been in the country less than 24 hours.
Written 30 January 2022
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Marek P
Warsaw, Poland8 contributions
Aug 2020
The park is rather small, pathway created due to covid is rather short and takes more or less half an hour. The price for each person is 11 EUR. Sculptures are interesting and whole park is impressive due to the time it was created. But still a bit overpriced.
Written 13 August 2020
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Brun066
Florence, Italy13,393 contributions
Sept 2022
There are multiple levels of interpretation of this extraordinary garden, which I believe has no equal in the world.
The first, the easiest, is that of naive observation, the one that can be practiced by a child (but also many adults probably limit themselves to this). There is a kind of amusement park here, which features strange entities, which still attract attention, and which differs from a regular "theme park" only because it is older: let's visit it and then forget about it.
The other levels of reading are more aware. A next level reads the park as a particular case of an Italian Renaissance park. An example not far away is that of the Villa Lante in Bagnaia; one farther away is in Tivoli, at Villa d'Este, and it is due to the architect of Bomarzo himself, Pirro Ligorio. All these parks are particular episodes of a general “history of gardens” in Europe or even in the world.
Then there is the reading that takes on the specificity of this park, through the analysis of the biography of the client, the nobleman Vicino Orsini (1523-1585). Indeed, the documents tell us of a tormented figure, and it's not strange that he created such an eccentric park.
In interpreting Bomarzo in this way, two texts appear fundamental: Horst Bredekamp, Vicino Orsini e il Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo. Un principe artista ed anarchico [Vicino Orsini and the Sacred Wood of Bomarzo. An artist and anarchist prince] (it. edit. Rome, 1989); Maurizio Calvesi, Gli incantesimi di Bomarzo. Il Sacro Bosco tra arte e letteratura [The spells of Bomarzo. The Sacred Wood between art and literature] (it. edit. Milan, 2000).
Bredekamp inserts the interpretation of each sculpture, architecture
or epigraph present in the park in a philosophical-symbolic drawing, which passes through the representation of all the parts of the known world, and other figurations that express the conceptions of Vicino regarding life, death and the Hereafter.
Calvesi instead sets his entire reading on the surprising similarities and connections between the figures populating the Sacro Bosco and the poems of Boiardo and Ariosto, respectively Orlando innamorato and Orlando Furioso, composed in the decades preceding the creation of the garden.
I think these hints are enough to give an idea about the complexity of the creation that we visit when we come to Bomarzo.
The first, the easiest, is that of naive observation, the one that can be practiced by a child (but also many adults probably limit themselves to this). There is a kind of amusement park here, which features strange entities, which still attract attention, and which differs from a regular "theme park" only because it is older: let's visit it and then forget about it.
The other levels of reading are more aware. A next level reads the park as a particular case of an Italian Renaissance park. An example not far away is that of the Villa Lante in Bagnaia; one farther away is in Tivoli, at Villa d'Este, and it is due to the architect of Bomarzo himself, Pirro Ligorio. All these parks are particular episodes of a general “history of gardens” in Europe or even in the world.
Then there is the reading that takes on the specificity of this park, through the analysis of the biography of the client, the nobleman Vicino Orsini (1523-1585). Indeed, the documents tell us of a tormented figure, and it's not strange that he created such an eccentric park.
In interpreting Bomarzo in this way, two texts appear fundamental: Horst Bredekamp, Vicino Orsini e il Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo. Un principe artista ed anarchico [Vicino Orsini and the Sacred Wood of Bomarzo. An artist and anarchist prince] (it. edit. Rome, 1989); Maurizio Calvesi, Gli incantesimi di Bomarzo. Il Sacro Bosco tra arte e letteratura [The spells of Bomarzo. The Sacred Wood between art and literature] (it. edit. Milan, 2000).
Bredekamp inserts the interpretation of each sculpture, architecture
or epigraph present in the park in a philosophical-symbolic drawing, which passes through the representation of all the parts of the known world, and other figurations that express the conceptions of Vicino regarding life, death and the Hereafter.
Calvesi instead sets his entire reading on the surprising similarities and connections between the figures populating the Sacro Bosco and the poems of Boiardo and Ariosto, respectively Orlando innamorato and Orlando Furioso, composed in the decades preceding the creation of the garden.
I think these hints are enough to give an idea about the complexity of the creation that we visit when we come to Bomarzo.
Written 11 October 2022
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dstargazer
Melbourne, Australia191 contributions
Sept 2022
This famous garden with its huge stone carved animals and structures is well worth seeing. Kids of all ages will love the animals and walking inside the crazy tilted house.
However the unsealed access paths and steps are in urgent need of repair. They are very irregular and rough. There is an absence of handrails on many of the stairs. The garden is on iregular sloping ground and is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
However the unsealed access paths and steps are in urgent need of repair. They are very irregular and rough. There is an absence of handrails on many of the stairs. The garden is on iregular sloping ground and is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
Written 31 October 2022
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PurpleAnkh
Fort Washington, MD280 contributions
Sept 2022
This was one of my favorite stops during my tour of Italy. I loved learning about the history and stories behind the different formations but it was also fun standing inside them. The leaning house was a very strange sensation but cool to try. As a singer loved the acoustics in the giant face.
I also enjoyed the art installation rights outside the gates of the "monster park"
I also enjoyed the art installation rights outside the gates of the "monster park"
Written 15 September 2022
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Leen
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This is an unusual art park. It is not what you would expect in the land of the Renaissance masters. It is well worth a visit to broaden your view of the art landscape in Italy... and to have some fun. It is also well organised, probably due to the fact that it is privately run.
Written 29 August 2024
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Arttraveller
Province of Rome, Italy21 contributions
June 2020
The Monster Park of Bomarzo fascinates the mind even before seeing it with one's own eyes. It seems to enter a fantastic world, surrounded by sculptures of not always real proportions. The visit lasts about three hours, if you want to stop calmly along the way. There is a refreshment area, a bar, services and a bookshop. The cost of the ticket is currently € 11.
Written 12 July 2020
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Anna G
Tychy, Poland2 contributions
July 2022 • Couples
Sorry, it's a pity that people who are already at Orte station can't post the public transport timetable to Bomarzo. Sorry, but order a taxi from Orte only for people speaking Italian. Nobody except one policeman speaks English here.
Written 21 July 2022
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adredwood
Barcelona, Spain13 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
This is a real gem, beautifully overgrown and surreal monsters in a shaded forest.
We came about 2 years ago and loved it so much we tried to return now, with our dog - unfortunately, they DON'T ALLOW DOGS. Which seems pretty strange, for a place that's entirely outside and basically perfect for them.
So, if you have your dog, it's not for you; otherwise, visit - it's fantastic.
We came about 2 years ago and loved it so much we tried to return now, with our dog - unfortunately, they DON'T ALLOW DOGS. Which seems pretty strange, for a place that's entirely outside and basically perfect for them.
So, if you have your dog, it's not for you; otherwise, visit - it's fantastic.
Written 13 October 2021
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Giada S
Staines, UK10 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
We are in Rome for a holiday with our dog and decided to go to Bomarzo for a day out where the dog could walk in the shade. I looked at the website and did not read anything about dogs. We arrive here after 40 minutes driving with our dog in a pram as he is old and we were sent away because they do not accept dogs. Really?? A park?? Why not just ask the owners to keep them on the lead and pick up their poo? Children and teenagers can do more damage and be an element of disturbance. I'm sorry but if you don't want my dog, you don't want my money. Don't go.
Written 8 July 2023
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Scusi ma non capisco quale sia la domanda. Le spiacerebbe essere più chiara
Written 10 April 2023
Qualcuno sa dirmi se domenica il
Parco sarà aperto ?
Written 11 December 2020
Salve i cani possono entrare oppure non è cambiato il regolamento?
Written 16 September 2020
No, ma attenzione: leggo che ci sono box ma praticamente sono a discrezione della biglietteria.
Se gli gira fanno stare il cane, altrimenti se richiede troppo “sforzo” nemmeno lo propongono, come è successo nel nostro caso. Pessimi.
Written 29 June 2021
È possibile visitare liberamente il parco o è prevista una durata per la visita?
Written 27 August 2020
Non è prevista una durata, inoltre ci sono aree picnic per trascorrere anche la giornata volendo
Written 27 August 2020
Buongiorno, per visionare il parco c’è una guida oppure una volta pagato il biglietto si può girare liberamente?
Written 6 August 2020
Credo si possa prenotare una visita guidata, ma , comunque, il parco lo si può visitare in autonomia . Buona visita !
Written 6 August 2020
Ciao, 11€ a persona ho pagato a febbraio 2020.
Written 29 July 2020
Buen día. Quería aprovechar para conocer Bomarzo en el transcurso de mi viaje en tren desde Roma a Florencia. Por eso aun no reservè los billetes, entendiendo que podría hacer 2 tramos : Roma-Attigliano, visitar Bomarzo y luego hacer Attigliano-Bomarzo. Pero no tengo muy claro cómo llegar a Bomarzo desde Attigliano sin auto. Ademàs deberìa poder dejar mi equipaje en la estaciòn de Attigliano ¿Alguien me puede sugerir cómo hacer? Gracias!
Written 22 December 2019
Ci sono alcuni bus locali (COTRAL) ma sono poco frequenti. Con la macchina è decisamente più comodo
Written 28 February 2020
Possiamo entrare nel parco con il cane?
Written 9 September 2019
Mi spiace ma l’ingresso per i cani anche se di piccola taglia non e’ consentito. Unica eccezione sono i cani per i non vedenti.
Written 9 September 2019
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