Villa Tuscolana Park Hotel
Villa Tuscolana Park Hotel
HOTEL & RESTAURANT - MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS - WELLNESS & SPA
VIA DEL TUSCOLO, KM. 1,500 00044 FRASCATI – ROME, ITALY TEL. +39 06 942900 - FAX +39 06 9424747 [email protected] www.villatuscolana.com
History & Culture, Nature & Wellness, Typical Food & Wine, Sport & Team Building, Shopping & Amusement, Arts & Music …there is a lot to discover at Villa Tuscolana !!!
The Culture …3000 years of History…
Villa Tuscolana is located in the heart of the Natural Park of the Colline Romane (Roman Hills District), one the most beautiful green areas nearby Rome: an area that offers a fascinating journey into a landscape characterized by natural environments of great value, with beautiful parks and natural reserves, with lakes set among forests, vineyards and olive groves, in an area of just over 1000 sq. km. An area that preserves and witnesses 3000 years of history, of different cultures, of past civilizations and traditions, a unique concentration of archaeological sites with remains of temples of Roman and pre-Roman necropolis and burial monuments, cyclopean walls, amphitheaters, impressive works of hydraulic engineering and villas of the Imperial and Republican eras. It is possible to find evidence and traces in almost every one of the small towns of Roman Hills District, such as the magnificent Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli, a universal heritage of UNESCO. The more, the District is among the most fascinating cultural areas of Rome for the extraordinary concentration of noble residences (built between the sixteenth and eighteenth century by the great Roman Families): the system “Ville Tuscolane” and baroque palaces, with the works of the greatest architects of the Renaissance and Baroque periods (like Vanvitelli, Bernini, Borromini, Vasari). There are also churches, monasteries and abbeys, rich with frescoes, icons, mosaics and sculptures (such as the beautiful Abbey of San Nilo in Grottaferrata or the Hermitage of Camaldoli in Frascati). Outstanding are the masterpieces of figurative art with the cycles of frescoes of Villa Falconieri in Frascati, Palazzo Doria in Valmontone, Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia and Villa Grazioli in Grottaferrata and many works preserved in churches throughout the area. The area is also plenty of museum sites with valuable works (such as the beautiful mosaic of the Nile kept in the National Archaeological Museum of Palestrina).
Free time suggestions (Culture) ..discovering the Romans …
“LE VILLE TUSCOLANE” A superb collection of ancient Mansions and patrician Palaces erected between XVI and XVIII Centuries on the agreable slopes of the Mount Tuscolo and the hills around (the Colline Romane), a unique journey across the History and the Beauty of these masterpieces of the Renaissance and of the Baroque, created by the most famous italian architects (Vanvitelli, Bernini, Borromini, Vasari, Domenichino, Sangallo, Maderno): frescoed halls, luxuriant gardens, magnificent courtyards, that make the past splendours reviving for the joy of the visitors.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO VISIT THE VILLE TUSCOLANE (HALF A DAY OR FULL DAY TOUR) WITH PROFESSIONAL GUIDES. WE CAN ARRANGE FOR TICKETS BOOKING, AS WELL AS FOR BUS OR CAR TRANSFERS ON REQUEST.
Free time suggestions (Culture) ..discovering the Romans …
“MUSEUMS”
In our area there are dozens of Museums with precious artworks, like the beautiful “Nile’s Mosaic” preserved in the National Archeological Museum of Palestrina or the “Roman Ancient Boats” visible at the Museum of Nemi, and then the other historical Museums of Albano, Cori, Frascati, Segni, Valmontone, Velletri and Zagarolo.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO VISIT ANY OF THE MUSEUMS (EVEN MORE THAN ONE IN A DAY) WITH PROFESSIONAL GUIDES. WE CAN ARRANGE FOR TICKETS BOOKING, AS WELL AS FOR BUS OR CAR TRANSFERS ON REQUEST.
Free time suggestions (Culture) ..walking through the art…
FRASCATI WALKING TOUR ITINERARY (total lenght: 1,5 km):
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi and external View of Villa Aldobrandini Frascati Cathedral (Church of St. Peter)
Church of the Jesus Old Frascati Cathedral in Piazza San Rocco (St. Maria in Vivario) Scuderie Aldobrandini and Tuscolano Museum
The itinerary starts in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, where it is possible to admire the Villa Aldobrandini (built in the sixteenth century – one of the aristocratic mansions built in this area since during the Roman Empire through the centuries) and on the other side, an amazing view of Rome.
In the Marconi square, not far from the historic center of Frascati, it is possible to visit the Scuderie Aldobrandini, site of the " Tuscolano Museum". From Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, walking towards the old town it is possible to reach the nearby Piazza San Pietro (passing through Piazza Roma and Via Battisti) and visit the majestic Cathedral of Frascati, dedicated to Saint Peter, built between 1600 and 1700.
In Piazza San Pietro there is the sublime fountain of the 16tth century which is a prelude to another architectural masterpiece: the Church of The Jesus (built between XVI and XVII century), in which there is the trompe l'oeil dome, painted by G. Well, that leaves speechless all visitors.
Continuing through via Buttarelli, it is possible to see both the Bishop's Palace of the XV century and the bell tower of the XIV century Santa Maria in Vivario, the old Cathedral of Frascati. The tour ends in Piazza San Rocco, at the church of Santa Maria in Vivario, built in the XII century. Walking along Viale Regina Margherita, the most important street of Frascati (plenty of typical local restaurants called “fraschette”)it is possible to have an amazing view of Rome and to come back to Piazza Guglielmo Marconi.
Free time suggestions (Culture) ..walking through the art…
FRASCATI WALKING TOUR ITINERARY (total lenght: 1,5 km):
Scuderie Aldobrandini and Tuscolano Museum The Scuderie Aldobrandini, restored by Massimiliano Fuksas, are a multipurpose space with original innovations appropriate to the presentation of both the archaeological collection of permanent art exhibitions, workshops, multimedia areas, auditorium. The collection of artifacts from the Museum Tuscolano, located on the ground floor of the property, is one of the few historical collections of the province of Rome and contains a number of materials found at Tusculum, including those recently identified in the Forum and in the Theatre by the Spanish School of History and Archaeology. In the section of art history are on display ten wooden models of Tusculum and a number of recordings and rare medals relating to Renaissance villas and celebrities such as the Duke of York, bishop of Frascati for almost forty years
Visit Duration approximately: 1-2 hours Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00-18:00 / Saturday – Sunday 10:00-19:00 Address: Piazza Marconi, 6, Frascati Website: http://www.scuderiealdobrandini.org/ Contacts: (+39) 069417195
The Nature …..an isle dipped in the green …. Located in the heart of the Natural Park of the Castelli Romani, Villa Tuscolana offers to the guests a relaxing stay in a green scenario, directly in touch with the nature, with flavours and colours – all year long – of one the most beautiful areas nearby Rome, and ……….
…… being in a strategical position, very close to the center of Rome, Villa Tuscolana is the ideal solution for visiting Rome, but at same time avoiding the noise and the stress of the big city……
Free time suggestions (Trekking and Walking) ..relaxing in the green …
THE NATURAL PARK OF CASTELLI ROMANI
The Regional Park of Castelli Romani is crossed by a net of natural paths, wide and well structured: over 150 kilometers of itineraries plenty of beauty. The paths go through the protected areas of the Park and have been selected to offer nature trails with particular landscapes, as well as historical and archeological stop-over. Among the others there is the possibility of a Water Path on the Lake of Albano. Villa Tuscolana is in the heart of the Park of Castelli Romani, at an average distance of 30/50 minutes driving from the various sites.
“THE LITTLE DONKEYS’ HILL” is a social biological Farm located in one of the most interesting (from a naturalistic point of view) area of the Park, 700 meters a.s.l. and beside the crater of the ancient volcano; 7 hectares wide the Farm offers the possibility of spending time with all the farmyard’s animals, horses, geese, chickens, ducks, cats, dogs and especially little donkeys: it is possible to have upto 2 hours trekking together with the little donkeys along the natural paths, accompanied by certified environmental guides, to discover the local flora & fauna but also the history of the entire area. And at the Farm it is possible to have an after trekking drink, a genuine glass of wine as aperitif, and to enjoy a nice BBQ meal.
WE CAN ARRANGE FOR GUIDED TOURS, AS WELL AS FOR BUS OR CAR TRANSFER ON REQUEST.
Free time suggestions (Wellness) The Hotel Beauty Farm ...relax, wellness, regeneration …
LYMPHA SPA is Villa Tuscolana Park Hotel's Beauty farm. 400 sq.mt. of pure relax, offering a wide range of treatments and wellness programs, for the harmony of body, mind and spirit. Guests can relax in the indoor heated swimming pool (located in a suggestive grotto), or have a sauna or a turkish bath, or they can experience emotional showers, hydromassage, solarium. A wellness journey of progressive relaxation with warm waters that heat and relax in an unforgettable atmosphere. And also the body treatments, the magic Argan Oil for the face, the massages (Kerala, Hot Stones, Abhyanga, etc.).
Free time suggestions (Driving & Sightseeing) ..... enjoying life.....
FIAT 500 Vintage Grand Tour - The Roman Hills A 3 hour sightseeing tour of the lakes and hills around Rome, in a Fiat 500 vintage car, enjoying being a passenger while your expert guide takes care of the driving; relish the sights of two of the most attractive lakes in Italy and discover the quaint medieval villages of Castel Gandolfo and Nemi; last but not least …savor the typical local products
A trip full of colors and emotions: take-off on an amazing journey through the Roman hills and deep blue volcanic lakes featuring breathtaking views of the region. Let yourself be transported as a passenger in a colorful Fiat 500 vintage car, relax and admire the views as you drive through the tree-lined roads around the lakes. Catch a glimpse of the lakes while you meander through the narrow streets of the villages of Nemi and Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the Pope. Feast your eyes on amazing blue volcanic lakes located in the heart of the Roman countryside and live a journey far from Rome’s busy roads. A stop for a cappuccino or your favorite ‘gelato’ is planned during the trip.
Free time suggestions (Food & Wine) ..... enjoying life.....
“Noah often said to his wife when he sat down to dine: I don’t care where the water goes if it doesn’t get into the wine”. (Gilbert K. Chesterton)
The Roman Hills are plenty of wine cultivations, wineries and wine houses, preserved generation after generation with passion and care aiming to improve the tradition: the characteristic grape cultivations of the area (Malvasia, Merlot, Trebbiano, etc.) make unique the local wines known all over the world as “Frascati Wines”.
For the ones willing to discover and appreciate the tradition of the local wine making we may organise:
GUIDED VISIT TO A WINE CULTIVATION, WITH DESCRIPTION OF WINE MAKING AND BOTTLING PROCESS; WINE TASTING OF THE DIFFERENT WINES PRODUCED; WINE TASTING AND SNACKS; 1 HOUR COURSE HELD BY A SOMMELIER, INTRODUCING TO THE TECHNIQUES OF THE WINE TASTING
BUS OR CAR TRANSFER AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Free time suggestions (Festivals & Popular Feasts) ..... enjoying colours and flavours.....
Historical commemorations, cultural events, countryside festivals, flower exhibitions, concerts, events for any liking: the joy and the cheerfulness is the peculiarity of popular festivals and all other events (some having become internationally known) that animate the Colline Romane thoughout the year, season after season. MOST KNOWN EVENTS’ CALENDAR: SPRING Camellias Exhibition – Velletri, end of March Orchids International Exhibition – Monte Porzio Catone, beginning of April “Carciofolata alla Matticella” (artichokes feast) – Lariano, May Strawberry’s Feast – Nemi, first week of June Historical Commemoration of the Ancient Roman Legions – Albano Laziale, June SUMMER “Infiorata” (Artistic Flower Panels Show – 200 years tradition) – Genzano, end of June
Music Feast (Street Musicians in the old hamlets) – Lanuvio, end of June Peaches Feast – Castel Gandolfo, last Sunday of July “the Hamlets Challenge” (Medieval Commemoration with Fireworks Show) – Monte Compatri, mid August “Porchetta’s Feast” (italian spit-roasted pork) – Ariccia, first half of September FALL Grapes & Wines Feasts – Velletri, Lanuvio, Zagarolo, San Cesareo, Colonna and Marino, end of September/beginning of October Home-Made Bread Feast – Genzano, end of September WINTER “Bruschetta” Feast (typical toasted bread with olive oil and sliced tomatoes) – San Gregorio, beginning of November Chestnuts Feasts – Carpineto Romano, Rocca di Cave and Capranica, throughout November
Villa Tuscolana is at an average distance of 30/50 minutes driving from the various sites. WE CAN ARRANGE FOR GUIDED TOURS, AS WELL AS FOR BUS OR CAR TRANSFER ON REQUEST.
Free time suggestions (Opera, Jazz, Pop & Folk, Disco) ...relaxing with the music …
We normally host good music at Villa Tuscolana: Concerts for instance, like the one performed by the Maestro Bruno Canino for charity in favour of the Italian Parkinson’s Association; for functions or special dinners we may organize, on request, live piano music, a jazz live quartet, a tenor singing opera pieces or traditional folk songs (roman and neapolitan songs) or both; and after dinner, for breaking up with the stress, we may even organize for Disco Music with professional DJ’s.
Free time suggestions (Events) …”magic moments”, glamour and fashion…..
Hosting events is a specialty of Villa Tuscolana: parties and functions, weddings and banquets, celebrations, product launches, fashion shows and many other gala events are usually realized in the magic atmospheres available inside and outside the Manor. Among the others, the celebration of the NEW YEAR’S EVE at VILLA TUSCOLANA has become, since more than a decade, the Event “par excellence”: a refined delicious dinner in the splendour of the location, the suggestive tradition of spectacular fireworks and after the midnight …the Party with “disco” and “dancing” for all-aged likings !!!
Free time suggestions (Team Building) ..... communication & body.....
SSTAGES FOR WWOMEN OR MMEN ((OR FOR BOTH))
THE ENCHANTMENT OF THE BBELLY DDANCE The origins and the propagation of the Belly Dance, from the Neolithic to our days (with images, videos and brochures), physio-energetical technics for increasing the awareness of the body and of the pelvis, basic steps and movements of the oriental Dance, choreographical sequences, circle dance, Group’s harmonisation (stretching, meditation and sharing)
THE SSAAIIDDII DANCE ((THE EGYPTIAN STICK’’S DANCE)) The origins of the male Arabian dances (with images and videos), topics on Saidi dance and on its characteristic rhythm (with brochures), main movements and basic steps,
technics for the use of the stick and choreographical sequences with it (stretching and sharing)
IT IS POSSIBLE TO ORGANISE A BBELLY DDANCE SHOW WITH ONE OR MORE BELLY DANCERS
Free time suggestions (Team Building) ..... playing and gaming together.....
COUNTRY GAMES The Country Games is a high energy, fast paced, and interactive team building event. A perfect mix of fun and productive. Teams compete head-to-head in 6 wacky, wild, non-athletic races. All games are designed to build team strength, facilitate communication and develop problem-solving skills. 2/3 hour activit y – outdoor
GREEN CARS
The challenge is to build a nice and green minicar made of new and recycled materials to win, at the end, a crazy rally where fuel is …….the energy of your colleagues!!! 2 hours – indoor and outdoor
FARM LIFE Italy has a very important rural background still alive today in few traditional nice farms. Spend one day with them taking care of small animals, taking care of the vegetables and herbs, tasting wine, cooking a genuine dinner and organizing an unforgettable country party under the stars with typical music and dance. 3 hours + lunch or dinner
Free time suggestions (Team Building) ..... playing and gaming together.....
MOVIE
Through this activity, people may create a short film in few hours with the help of technicians and special advertising techniques. The movie may be about the company, the team work, successful stories, colleagues, plus and products. And when everything is ready, after dinner, an extraordinary OSCAR NIGHT will take place. 3 hours - outdoor and indoor + Oscar Night after dinner
TARANTELLA TIME The challenge is not easy at all: to become ONE VOICE in few hours like a professional orchestra. It is an useful activity and a very exciting and amazing exercise. It’ s very useful to appreciate the value of listening to others, to find a unique rhythm, just like we would like to happen daily in the office. The final rhythm may be a Brazilian Samba or an Italian Tarantella. 2 hours - indoor or outdoor
Free time suggestions (Team Building) ..... entertaining and gaming during dinners.....
MISTERY DINNER A mystery dinner is a dinner-theater in which the play is a Murder Mystery and the diners are invited to solve the mystery as they eat and watch the play. There is no separate stage from the eating area, instead, the actors are mixed in with the diners — and often improvise dialog with diners — creating an immersive and amusing atmosphere.
THE MENTALIST
A very special evening with one of the best Mentalist, performing an incredible show made of telepathy, mind control, memory feats, rapid mathematics and escaping from chains.
Free time suggestions (Team Building) ..... gaming around ROME.....
IPAD TREASURE HUNT A new IPAD Treasure Hunt around Rome city centre. An amusing technological game to discover the most exciting places of the city. Each team has a mini IPAD showing 20 stages among the most beautiful squares and streets of Rome. Teams do not have a prescribed route, but choose which and how many stages they will be doing within the available time, to get maximum points, creating their own game strategy. Thanks to the IPAD info system and the live chat, you don’t need to have Guides with the group. 2 hours - outdoor
IPAD TREASURE HUNT – The Leonardo Secret
The I PAD Treasure Hunt “LEONARDO SECRET” hides a secret about this fascinating man. You have few hours to discover it through the streets of Rome playing our game and gaining very important information along the path with a great final by the Museum of Leonardo near Campo de Fiori.
Free time suggestions (Team Building) ..... a click to remember.....
... today anyone can take a good picture, even with a smart phone or with a small camera. However to achieve significant images, to give meaning to those images, to tell a story, you can not resort to improvisation. Our photographer, professional for over 20 years, consolidated work experience in the field of events by documenting photographically Meetings, Conventions, Gala evenings, Team Building, and sporting events in general (his images have been published on some of the most important national and international publications).
Services offered: total documentation of events in digital format, small dimension photographic real-time prints, creation of press kits, photo documentation for social channels, still life of any kind, shot on location with photographic backdrop, pictures of locations from above and of large groups.
It is possible to organise Team building courses of photography, from the naturalistic to the still-life, or to arrange for photography lessons to small groups.
Free time suggestions (Sport) ..... to hit the target.....
The real gentleman is like the archer: if he misses the target, he looks for the cause in himself (Confucius)
A FUN AND INTERACTIVE EVENT, WITH ARROWS POPPED WITH EFFORT AND PLEASURE!
The archery, fun and challenging, can be learned quickly by anyone and can enrich your events in a new and original way. Archers have always been heroes of stories and legends and still today fascinate the audience with their talent and abilities: test yourself in this modern sport that is the oldest of the world; in a real shooting range, in the amazing scenario of the Gardens and of the halls of Villa Tuscolana.
The shooting sessions are specifically prepared and specially designed, providing playful and targeted exercises and shooting activities; and they are always preceded by a briefing, by a demonstration by a gradual and personalized support in order to ensure the highest safety standards.
The archery allows developing self-awareness and gestures, helps to be open to meeting and listening to the other and metaphorically puts the person and the group at the center of its own growing: through the activation of body, relationships, knowledge and feelings, that makes each player protagonist in creating and building together with others the goal to achieve.
TURN YOUR TEAM IN A WINNING TEAM, HIT THE TARGET!
Free time suggestions (Sport) ..... enjoying life.....
18 holes, three lakes, 93 bunkers….a single glance !
Architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. put his own brand on a Golf course unique in the world: the basin of a volcano, where in antiquity was located the Turno’s Lake, transformed in a challenging and well proportioned Golf course. Under the watchful eye of the seventeenth-century Club House, thousands of pitfalls are waiting for players of every kind of playing level. So they need to study each stroke with a lot of attention, from the first drive from tee 1 terrace, till the last putt on the 18th green. You can discover each hole gradually, with its natural obstacles and different ground levels, surrounded by ancient olive trees, majestic oaks and typical roman maritime pines.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO ORGANIZE GOLF LESSONS, FOR BEGINNERS AND AMATEURS, WITH PROFESSIONAL COACHES. THE GOLF CLUB IS HALF AN HOUR DRIVING FROM VILLA TUSCOLANA: BUS OR CAR TRANSFER AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Free time suggestions (Shopping) ..... for our essential nature.....
FASHION DISTRICT Valmontone Outlet is an elegant fashion city, where shopping is fun, pleasure and a great bargain. Elegant and welcoming surroundings where you can find more than 170 fashion stores: check out the collections with reduction from 30% to 70%. At about 20 km. from Villa Tuscolana the OutLet can be reached through the motorway.
BUS OR CAR TRANSFER AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Free time suggestions (Amusements) ..... for the child inside of us.....
RAINBOW MAGIC LAND is an Amusement Park created in 2011 with the aim of guaranteeing leisure and relaxation to the families: with its 60 hectares extension the Park is developed around a lake with 36 attractions for any liking, most of which are inspired to the characters of Rainbow Group, well known to the children, such as the Fairy Winx or the adventurous Huntik or Pop Pixie or Bombo the main character of Monster Allergy. Every day at Rainbow Magic Land it’s plenty of shows that light up the time to both adults and children, with the participation of all the Park’s Characters, especially “Gatto Baleno” the official mascot of the Park. The Park is located at about 20 km. from Villa Tuscolana (reachable through the motorway).
WE CAN ARRANGE FOR TICKETS BOOKING, AS WELL AS FOR BUS OR CAR TRANSFER ON REQUEST.
How to reach VILLA TUSCOLANA Park Hotel (Coordinates for Satellite Navigator: LAT 41°48’12”N - LONG 12°41’ 21”E)
Location In the middle of the Colline Romane area, Villa Tuscolana Park Hotel may be easily reached through any of the main link roads, due to its strategic position so close to the centre of Rome (only 24 km. from via Veneto). Arriving by train The whole area is served by railway web; in particular, there is a train every hour connecting Frascati Railway Station to Roma Termini Central Railway Station (and viceversa) in about 20 minutes. The trains are calling also Ciampino Railway Station. Individuals and Group car/bus transfers from/to Roma Termini are available; free shuttle bus to and from Frascati Railway Station available on request. Arriving by plane Villa Tuscolana is 8km far from Ciampino Airport (CIA) and 38km from Leonardo Da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Individuals and Group car/bus transfers available. Using public transportation: a train - Leonardo Express – is constantly running from Fiumicino Airport to Roma Termini Central Railway Station and viceversa; from Ciampino Airport it is possible to go to Ciampino Railway Station (about 3,5 km. distance). From Roma Termini or from Ciampino it is possible to reach Frascati by train (as above described). Arriving by Car To reach Villa Tuscolana from the centre of Rome or from G.R.A. (Grande Raccordo Anulare – the Ring Road around Rome) there are various options: driving along Appia, Anagnina and Tuscolana roads or, the easiest and fastest way, from G.R.A. exit 21/22, follow the Highway A1 for about 5 minutes to the exit Monte Porzio Catone that is just 3 km far from Grand Hotel Villa Tuscolana. Arriving by Subway/Bus Anagnina Subway Station (line A) is about 10km. far from Frascati; CO.TRA.L. public buses run constantly from Anagnina to Frascati and viceversa.