Villa Doria Pamphili
A large villa and 180-ha park that is a major recreation area for Romans, and a popular spot for joggers. One unusual feature of the grounds is the colony of coypus (swamp beavers) around the lake. Natives of South America these ones are descended from some who wisely escaped from a fur farm. There are also colonies by the Tiber.
Why it is worth a visit
A major recreational park featuring an unusual colony of South American coypus near the lake.
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Why visit
A major recreational park featuring an unusual colony of South American coypus near the lake.
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