Villa Farnesina
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Villa Farnesina - by Hedia Hadjaj on Google
Description
The Villa Farnesina is one of Rome's most famous Renaissance private villas (now a museum); it belonged to the wealthy Sienese banker and art patron Agostino Chigi who also was the treasurer of Pope Julius II before being acquired by the Farnese family in 1577. The villa is located in the Trastevere neighbourhood and was built in 1506-10 following a design by architect Peruzzi. For the fresco decoration, famous artists such as Raphael, Sebastiano del Piombo, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (known as Sodoma), and Peruzzi himself contributed. The most famous frescoes are Cupid and Psyche, and The Triumph of Galatea painted by Raphael.
Access & Transport
Address: 230 Via della Lungara Buses 23 and 280 stop at "Lgt Farnesina" near the entrance. The easiest way to get there is to walk across Ponte Giuseppe Mazzini or Ponte Sisto in the Old City or even from Vatican / Castel Sant'Angelo. The closest tram stop is Belli (8), 1km away.
Instructions & Recommendations
Important restoration work was ongoing in the Loggia of Galatea and in the Hall of Perspectives, these will have an impact on the quality of visits but that may be changing as there was a new exhibition at the time of this review with a higher admission price of 16 euros) Make sure to also explore the Trastevere neighbourhood and, if you are keen on another villa-museum, the Palazzo Corsini is next to Villa Farnesina
Environmental & Social
We deem this attraction environmental neutral. It helps spread the arts and preserves the city's architectural and artistic heritage.
Conclusion
The Villa Farnesina is truly spectacular but, as long as restorations are ongoing, the experience is really incomplete - even leaving aside the problem of the ticket price. So, you should double check the status at the entrance. If you are in Trastevere and have an inclination for Renaissance paintings, we would still recommend a visit.
Key positive
Impressive paintings and nice gardens
Not too busy and walking distance to the city center
Key negative
Heavy renovation means several rooms can't be seen
Ticket price on the high side
Suitability
Accessible for wheelchair users (there is a lift)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h
Monday09:00 - 14:00
Tuesday09:00 - 14:00
Wednesday09:00 - 14:00
Thursday09:00 - 14:00
Friday09:00 - 14:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday -