European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 25, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tike leaning Cabin of Oman to a two Story House built on a sloping Rock. For Sas kit whew Quwwn cry of terror. Visitors can walk into the Mouth to a room where sunlight shines through the monster s eyes onto a Stone table and benches. To the left of the Ore is a dragon fighting off some wild beasts. Although this character is also eternally crying out the dragon looks More like he is laughing while engaging in a Friendly Romp. Many of the Garden s inhabitants Are from classical mythology Venus emerges from a Shell within an Alcove tune rests on a Moss covered Mound in what was baby a Pool Ceres reclines among Large vases with a i Basket on her head. And the underworld is Well represented with cerberus the three headed gatekeeper and Proserpina the underworld Queen who greets visitors with open arms. The Garden was constructed Over a 20-year period. The final Structure was a Temple Bull in memory of Orsini s wife. Situated above the Garden As if to shun the childish antics the Little Chapel now contains a memorial to Tina Severi Bettini a More contemporary mistress of the Garden. A Stop at the Temple is an appropriate finale to a tour of the sacred Wood. Before finishing however it s a Good idea to take More than one trek through the Garden using different routes. Some details will be bypassed the first time such As the necklace of Little boys around Cere s neck the Small Christ figure near the lopsided House the Snake woman with a Dolphin s Tail or the phrase from Dante on the Ore s lips every thought  near the wide mouthed monster is a Bench where visitors can rest beneath Orsini s inscription you who travel the world Over wishing to see High and stupendous wonders come Here where live horrendous faces elephants Lions bears ogres and   a Mimi Fra Tanc Wirtl Wing to no plot Kiy. Fursa  a Crank Yooung proteus is Force to carry a Globe of the world on his Moss covered Stone head. On top of the Globe is a Castle. A colossal Hercules does Battle wit another Stone giant. Of for 848 Kmer Law Quwwn dragon does Battle with some wild beasts. Travellers tips the Park is easy to get to from the Rome Florence Autostrada a-1. Exit at Orte and drive toward Viterbo. Tum from this Road at the sign to Omarzo then follow signs for Parco Del most i. The Park is open Dairy from 9 . Till dusk. The entry fee is 10,000 lire about $7 per person. There s a Large picnic area with shaded tables and chairs. The Park also has a bar souvenir shop and self service restaurant. The town of Omarzo has restaurants As Well As Beautiful views of the Countryside. You May also want to View the frescoes on the first floor of the Palazzo Orsini. _ Catherine Lawson now Riber 25, 1993 stripes Magazine