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Caprarola: Villa Farnese, masterpiece of Renaissance architecture

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  • Duration1h 30m
  • Max Travelers15 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Cultural Tours

Overview

Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola is one of the best examples of late Renaissance mansionin Italy: it is an imposing pentagonal fortress, while the interior is decorated with splendid frescoes and grotesques from the 16th century.

You will admire the architectural masterpiece designed by Vignola, great architect of the Italian Renaissance and also author of the frescoes that embellish the majestic Scala Regia, the great staircase used by Cardinal Alessandro Farnese to reach the apartments on the main floor.

Enjoy then the splendid decorations of the state rooms and reception hall, the echo that resounds in the Sala degli Angeli (Hall of the Angels) and the impressive Italian Renaissance garden, enriched by statues, fountains, chestnut woods and cypress trees.
The tour will end in the Renaissance gardens of the Villa.

Please note that the Palace is in the city of Caprarola (near Viterbo), NOT in Rome.

Gallery

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What's included

  • Entry Tickets to Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola

What's Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  • Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola is one of the best examples of late Renaissance mansionin Italy: it is an imposing pentagonal fortress, while the interior is decorated with splendid frescoes and grotesques from the 16th century.nnYou will admire the architectural masterpiece designed by Vignola, great architect of the Italian Renaissance and also author of the frescoes that embellish the majestic Scala Regia, the great staircase used by Cardinal Alessandro Farnese to reach the apartments on the main floor.nnEnjoy then the splendid decorations of the state rooms and reception hall, the echo that resounds in the Sala degli Angeli (Hall of the Angels) and the impressive Italian Renaissance garden, enriched by statues, fountains, chestnut woods and cypress trees. nThe tour will end in the Renaissance gardens of the Villa. nnPlease note that the Palace is in the city of Caprarola (near Viterbo), NOT in Rome.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

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