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Villa Farnesina

Via della Lungara 230, Rome, Italy
39 6 68027268
Ranked #27 of 490 attractions in Rome
5.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites
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Clinton, NJ
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

This is a smaller villla, but a true gem. We only had a 1/2 hour since we arrived at the end of the day - an hour minimum should be allowed to leave time to explore the beautiful gardens surrounding the building. I found this villa to be far more beautiful and elegant than the Villa Doria Pamphilj. Every wall... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Take the time to walk over to the Trastavere and visit this exquisite Villa. The ceilings by Raphael are the big draw, and are truly marvelous, but the rest of the Villa is equally breathtaking. Doesn't require a lot of time to visit. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

The Villa Farnesina should not be missed! Raphael's ceiling frescoes are stunning, playful and erotic: rare examples of his secular art. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

Such a beutufull place to visit, the interior was decorated with frescoes by great masters such as Rafael, Peruzzi, Sodoma and more. in the ground floor you can find the beutifull Loggia of Galatea, Raphael frescoed the triumph of Galatea. in the second floor there is the hall of perspective views, a beutifull large room decorated by Peruzzi, it's like... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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A visit to Villa Farnesina is quick and stunning. The frescoes are lovely and truly impressive. Villa Farnesina occasionally has evening hours during the year. It is the perfect place for a pre-dinner experience in Trastevere. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012
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The Villa Farnesina on the Via della Lungara, directly opposite the Palazzo Corsini. It is a little out of the way, but well, well worth the effort of getting there. It is about a twenty minute walk along the Tiber from St Peter's Square, and is easy enough to find with a decent street map of Rome. Alternatively, just take... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2011

The Villa Farnesina in Rome's Trastevere neighborhood is a splendid example of secular Renaissance art. There you will find Raphael's only secular frescoes in a wonderful 16th century mansion designed by architect Baldasarre Peruzzi. The gardens around the villa are equally marvelous. Perhaps our favorite aspect of the villa was the lack of other people! We studied the mythology represented... More

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Philadelphia, PA
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011
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Attending a concert here enhanced our enjoyment and understanding of the setting and art described by other reviewers. I found this Villa when searching for concert events in Rome at http://www.classictic.com/en. We attended the "Music and Myth in Raphael Frescoes" program, featuring Renaissance music performed on period instruments. It was easy to buy tickets online. Unlike a traditional "sit down"... More

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London
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2011
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I was pleased I made the effort to visit this lovely Villa. It probably only needs an hour or so to see the inside but it is worth it, especially if you are already over in Trastevere or just feel like something a bit different from Roman ruins. It is not so big to be overwhelming but has a lot... More

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Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2011
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My sister and I just happened to see this villa when we were walking around Trastevere and I am so glad we did! There was noone else there which was lovely and the employees were super nice. The Raphael fresco was incredible and all of the rooms were breathtaking. We stayed and just stared at them for ages and we... More

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