On 10 August 1867, Ruggero Pascoli — steward of the Torlonia estate and father of Giovanni Pascoli — was shot and killed while returning home in his carriage. The murder was never solved. That traumatic event marked the beginning of a chain of family tragedies and left a profound imprint on the young Giovanni, echoing throughout his poetry for the rest of his life.

Every Thursday in July and August at 9.00 p.m., this compelling visit-performance reopens the case. Led by Commissioner G.P., audiences are drawn into an unfolding investigation that moves through the evocative spaces of Villa Torlonia — from shadowed cellars to frescoed halls — where clues, suspicions and testimonies emerge.

Part guided tour, part theatrical experience, the evening weaves together documented history and poetic suggestion, allowing visitors to step inside a story that still resonates more than a century later. _ “In the Tower, the silence was already deep. The poplars along the Rio Salto whispered.”_

Plan Your Visit Location: San Mauro Pascoli – Villa Torlonia Admission: €10.00 (includes museum entry and performance) Please note: as there is no public transport to the venue, we recommend arriving by car. When Every Thursday in July and August, 8.15 p.m. – midnight

**Booking & information: ** Tourist Office, tel. +39 0541 346392

New: During the evening visits, there is the option to enjoy an apericena at Il Nido Locanda Pascoliana, located next to Villa Torlonia. Reservations: +39 389 4560332 | info@ilnidolocanda.it