Palazzo Farnese, Rome

Name: Palazzo Farnese
Address: Piazza Farnese, 67, Rome, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 0606 0884

#139 among attractions in Rome

Renaissance architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture, Antonio da Sangallo the Younger

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Facts and practical information

Palazzo Farnese or Farnese Palace is one of the most important High Renaissance palaces in Rome. Owned by the Italian Republic, it was given to the French government in 1936 for a period of 99 years, and currently serves as the French embassy in Italy. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 41°53'43"N, 12°28'22"E

Address

Piazza Farnese, 67ParioneRome Italy

Contact

+39 06 0606 0884

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Day trips

Palazzo Farnese – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Campo de' Fiori, Palazzo Spada, Sant'Andrea della Valle, Palazzo della Cancelleria.

~220 ftNW
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~200 ftNW
Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palazzo Farnese?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Orsini Pio Righetti, Rome (1 min walk), Statue of Giordano Bruno, Rome (1 min walk), Campo de' Fiori, Rome (2 min walk), Palazzo Fusconi-Pighini, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Palazzo Farnese by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palazzo Farnese:

Bus

C.so Vittorio Emanuele/S. A. della Valle • Lines: 46, 62, 64, 916, 916F, n15, n20, n5 (3 min walk)
C.so Vittorio Emenuele/Argentina • Lines: 40, 46, 492, 62, 628, 64, 70, 81, 87, 916, 916F, C3, n15, n20, n5, n7 (5 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 8 (5 min walk)
Belli • Lines: 8 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (10 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (13 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (24 min walk)
Vatican City (31 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (26 min walk)
Spagna • Lines: A (26 min walk)