A Wonderful Discovery in Caprarola: Exploring Palazzo Farnese

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Hello dear friends,

A few days ago, due to work reasons, I was in Lazio, specifically in Caprarola, a municipality in the province of Viterbo, at an altitude of about 500 meters. In reality, I didn't have much time to linger in this place; I just had to meet a client and then head to another destination. However, while having breakfast at a bar, someone noticed that I was writing here on the blog and asked if I was interested in taking a guided tour in the afternoon inside the Farnese Palace, a beautiful architectural gem from the 1500s located right in this village.

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Initially, I was a bit skeptical because I didn't know if this person was trying to flirt with me – I'm always a bit cautious at first. However, he explained that he, too, had studied art, and so we started our conversations.

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After lunch, I set out to discover the Farnese Palace, a magnificent building designed by Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola, constructed between 1559 and 1575. I must say it was a delightful discovery. I had heard about this place and admired it from the outside, but taking a guided tour inside the palace truly captivates you with what you see.

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The guide explained that originally, this palace was conceived as a fortress, but as often happened, it evolved into a simple residence. As I've mentioned in my previous posts, these places underwent significant modifications over the years, mainly because they were inhabited by different people.

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This masterpiece is quite imposing, spanning over 6000 square meters. What struck me the most were the staircases connecting these beautiful floors, adorned with stunning frescoes.

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As you can see, I've shared some photos I took during this guided tour. I must say, I'm always left speechless in front of these frescoes, true masterpieces. In the end, it was a beautiful visit that I will surely remember, and I was fortunate to have met this person with whom I'll definitely stay in touch to explore more in this area.
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I almost forgot, if you're interested in discovering this place, the entrance fee to visit the Palace is €10, while young individuals pay only €2. It's practically open almost all the time, except on Mondays. From my point of view, it's definitely worth spending this money to visit this place.

Thank you for reading this post. I hope to see you in the next one, and in the meantime, I wish you all a wonderful day!



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