Villa Farnesina (Rome)
Latest update: 26 February 2022
The Villa Farnesina is a Renaissance palace situated within the Trastevere district of Rome on the west bank of the River Tiber.
Originally built for the Italian banker Agostino Chigi, ownership of the villa passed into the hands of the noble Farnese family in 1577, hence the name Farnesina. Among the most famous of the many artworks on display in the Villa are frescoes by Raphael. |
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City: Rome
Area: Trastevere Province: Metropolitan City of Rome Region: Lazio Opened: 1510 Architectural style: Renaissance |
Close by: River Tiber, Circus Maximus, Pyramid of Cestius
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Recommended accommodation: Hotel Artemide
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