Villa Farnese, Caprarola

Name: Villa Farnese
Address: Caprarola, Italy

#1 among attractions in Caprarola

Top attraction, Museum, Vernacular architecture

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The Villa Farnese, also known as Villa Caprarola, is a pentagonal mansion in the town of Caprarola in the province of Viterbo, Northern Lazio, Italy, approximately 50 kilometres north-west of Rome. This villa should not be confused with the Palazzo Farnese and the Villa Farnesina, both in Rome. A property of the Republic of Italy, Villa Farnese is run by the Polo Museale del Lazio. ()

Local name: Palazzo Farnese Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 42°19'48"N, 12°13'54"E

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Nearby attractions include: Castello Ruspoli, Lake Vico, Museo delle Tradizioni Popolari, Monti Cimini.

4.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Castello Ruspoli, Vignanello
115 min walk • Castello Ruspoli is a 16th-century castle in the town of Vignanello, Lazio, Italy. It continues to be the property of the Ruspoli family, an old and noble Italian family. It is well known for its Renaissance-era Giardino all'italiana.
3.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Vico
79 min walk • Lake Vico is a caldera lake in the northern Lazio region, central Italy. It is one of the highest major Italian lakes, with an altitude of 510 m. Administratively, it is part of the municipalities of Caprarola and Ronciglione. The lake is surrounded by the Cimini Hills, in particular by the Fogliano and Venere mountains.
3.6 miN
42°22'54"N • 12°13'52"E
Museo delle Tradizioni Popolari, Canepina
91 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monti Cimini
86 min walk • The Monti Cimini, in English: Cimini Hills, are a range of densely wooded volcanic hills approximately 56 km north-west of Rome. They are part of the Antiapennine range, facing the Apennines main range towards the Tyrrhenian Sea.
5.9 miNW
Church
San Martino, San Martino al Cimino
151 min walk • The Cistercian Abbey of San Martino al Cimino is an Italian Catholic place of worship in Viterbo. It stands in the town hamlet of the same name in San Martino al Cimino and was built in the 13th century on the initiative of Cistercian monks from...
2.9 miS
City
Ronciglione
73 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the Rocca dei Borgia, a 15th-century fortress that towers over the town and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can explore the fortress and learn about its rich history, or simply take in the...
5.5 miSW
Locality
Capranica
142 min walk • One of the highlights of Capranica is the imposing Rocca Farnese, a majestic fortress that dates back to the 16th century. This well-preserved architectural marvel offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and provides a fascinating insight into the town's...
1.8 miE
Locality
Carbognano
46 min walk • One of the most iconic attractions in Carbognano is the imposing Rocca Farnese, a majestic fortress that dates back to the 16th century. This impressive structure, with its massive walls and stunning panoramic views, is a testament to the region's rich historical...