Villa Farnesina

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The Villa Farnesina is a Renaissance suburban villa in the Via della Lungara, in the district of Trastevere in Rome, central Italy. Built between 1506 and …

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Mar 6, 2025
We went to villa farnesina to see Raphael’s frescoes and were not disappointed. It was incredibly quiet so we were able to admire the amazing art by Raphael essentially alone. Nice gardens to wander …Full review by I943Zsarahh
Mar 3, 2025
It is definitely a must-see for lovers of Renaissance art. We were amazed. This lovely villa, built by Baldassare Peruzzi for the wealthy Sienese banker Agostino Chigi is one of the most significant …Full review by dapper777
Feb 26, 2025
In a city of amazing art, the Villa Farnesina stands out both for the quality of the art work (frescos) and the fact that the villa itself is fairly self-contained. You can experience the entire vi…Full review by LMNOP2

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Construction completed:1510
Construction started:1506

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Is picnicking allowed in the gardens? I’m not talking about a big spread. I just wonder if a few people can eat a sandwich …
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Is picnicking allowed in the gardens? I’m not talking about a big spread. I just wonder if a few people can eat a sandwich and drink a bottle of water in the garden.
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There are some seats outside the entrance facing a garden of sorts...i saw people snacking and drinking whilst I was there whilst seated .
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Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
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No, there is a ticket office upon arrival there.
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Can you enter the museum up until 2:00 and still enjoy an hour or so in the museum? Or is 2:00 the time you must exit …
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Can you enter the museum up until 2:00 and still enjoy an hour or so in the museum? Or is 2:00 the time you must exit by? Thank you.
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Yes, you could enjoy the Villa Farnesina in just an hour or so. It is a small private villa turned museum. So you could easily see it all in one hour and even linger in some of the rooms within …
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Yes, you could enjoy the Villa Farnesina in just an hour or so. It is a small private villa turned museum. So you could easily see it all in one hour and even linger in some of the rooms within that time and spend time with the frescoes.
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Would someone be so kind as to tell me which bus or tram will take me here, I am coming from the La Guistiniana Station …
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Would someone be so kind as to tell me which bus or tram will take me here, I am coming from the La Guistiniana Station (FM3), thank you.
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Hi we walked there so unfortunately cannot not answer that. It is not that far, as you might think and a pleasant walk by the river. Hope this helps
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