Caprarola: Villa Farnese, masterpiece of Renaissance architecture

4.6 (30 reviews) Lake Bracciano, Italy
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

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.

What's included

  • Entry Tickets to Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Palazzo Farnese a Caprarola
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will have a sign with your name on it.

Please note that the walking tour includes stairs.

End point

The guide will have a sign with your name on it.

Please note that the walking tour includes stairs.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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