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A large, historic building with a central entrance, multiple arches, and a staircase leading up to it. 1
A large, classical building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by well-manicured hedges and trees. 2
An ancient amphitheater with multiple arches and a central open space. 3
A grand hall with a large, detailed mural of the world on the ceiling, ornate gold decorations, and classical architectural elements. 4
A town with historic buildings, a central street, and a distant mountain range. 5
By Blue Cat Tours
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Price is $131 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

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.

Activity location

  • Palazzo Farnese
    • Piazza Farnese 1,
    • 01032, Caprarola, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Filippo Nicolai, 1
    • 1 Via Filippo Nicolai
    • 01032, Caprarola, Lazio, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entry Tickets to Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Palazzo Farnese

  • 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Palazzo Farnese
    • Piazza Farnese 1,
    • 01032, Caprarola, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Via Filippo Nicolai, 1
    • 1 Via Filippo Nicolai
    • 01032, Caprarola, Lazio, Italy

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