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Gardens of the Torrione in Anguillara Sabazia: historical terraces overlooking Lake Bracciano
Behind the Baronial Palace (Palazzo Baronale) in Anguillara Sabazia, the Gardens of the Torrione are a system of terraces overlooking the historic centre and Lake Bracciano. The layout seen today is the result of a radical transformation: at the beginning of the 19th century, Filippo Agapito Grillo filled the top part of the complex — which was still a sturdy defensive structure consisting of walls and military passages — with a vast amount of earth, in order to form what we can see today.
What remains of the original layout
The oldest core can still partially be made out: a wall featuring two of the three original semicircular niches, where statues, now lost, once stood. The discovery of masonry structures across the entire area suggests that the gardens were originally much smaller, with most of the space occupied by rooms designed to enhance the fortress's defensive system. The original terracing rose above the wall crests that are visible today in the upper part of the complex.
A place still in use
This panoramic location makes the Gardens an ideal venue for outdoor events and performances.
