Villa Giulia - it built on the initiative of Pope Julius III in 1551-1553 years on what was then the outskirts of the city. Today the building houses the National Museum of Etruscan culture, which houses an impressive collection of art and artifacts of the era of the Etruscans.

Pope Julius III, a highly educated art connoisseur, ordered the construction of the villa of Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola. However, the nymphaeum (a small shrine dedicated to the water nymphs) and a number of other garden structures were made by Bartolomeo Ammannati under the guidance of Giorgio Vasari. In addition, the villa at one time worked and the great Michelangelo.

Julius III was personally interested in the construction and decoration of the villa, so spending a lot of money. As a result, the building became one of the most outstanding examples of Mannerist architecture. After the death of his successor, Pope Paul IV, gave the main building of the villa and part of the garden the property of the Apostolic Chamber. In 1769, the villa was renovated, and a century later - confiscated by the Italian government. In the early 20th-century building located in the National Museum of Etruscan culture.

Up to now only part of the Villa Giulia has preserved its original appearance, including - three vineyards, which stretch to the Tiber (Julius III frequented their boat) .  Villa traditionally had the main entrance (from the Via Flaminia Street) and minor, from the garden .  Facing the town two-storey facade is quite sad: located in the center of ornate details triumphal arch, and on either side of her - Doric columns .  On the rear facade of the villa stands a semicircular loggia on three patios .  There is also the "Casino" - a small outbuilding, through which visitors enter the villa .  Particular attention is drawn to the Nymphaeum, designed for al fresco dining during the summer heat .  This three-level building with marble statues depicting river gods, built around the fountain Acqua Vergine .  The fountain was designed by the Vasari and Ammannati (source of water for him, Acqua Vergine aqueduct, also supplies the Trevi Fountain) .