Scan of an analog photo taken in May 1994

In 1504, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, the future Pope Paul III, acquired the estate at Caprarola and had a villa built between 1559 and 1530. He had bequethed his estates to his relatives, the Farnese Dukes of Parma, and after his death in 1589 his fabulous art collection was transferrred to Charles III of Spain, residing at Naples, so that the fully frescoed villa is quite empty.

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Scan of an analog photo taken in May 1994

In 1504, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, the future Pope Paul III, acquired the estate at Caprarola and had a villa built between 1559 and 1530. He had bequethed his estates to his relatives, the Farnese Dukes of Parma, and after his death in 1589 his fabulous art collection was transferrred to Charles III of Spain, residing at Naples, so that the fully frescoed villa is quite empty.

Tags:   Caprarola Lazio Latium Italien Italy Italia Palazzo Farnese

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Scan of an analog photo taken in May 1994

In 1504, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, the future Pope Paul III, acquired the estate at Caprarola and had a villa built between 1559 and 1530. He had bequethed his estates to his relatives, the Farnese Dukes of Parma, and after his death in 1589 his fabulous art collection was transferrred to Charles III of Spain, residing at Naples, so that the fully frescoed villa is quite empty.

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Scan of an analog photo taken in May 1994

All rooms of Palazzo Farnese are completely frescoed. Unfortunately in 1994 is was not allowed to take photos but I could "steal" a single one.

In 1504, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, the future Pope Paul III, acquired the estate at Caprarola and had a villa built between 1559 and 1530. He had bequethed his estates to his relatives, the Farnese Dukes of Parma, and after his death in 1589 his fabulous art collection was transferrred to Charles III of Spain, residing at Naples, so that the fully frescoed villa is quite empty.

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Scan of an analog photo taken in May 1994

The Casino is a small habitable summerhouse with two loggie for al fresco dining.Today the Casino and its gardens are one of the homes of the President of the Italian Republic.

In 1504, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, the future Pope Paul III, acquired the estate at Caprarola and had a villa built between 1559 and 1530. He had bequethed his estates to his relatives, the Farnese Dukes of Parma, and after his death in 1589 his fabulous art collection was transferrred to Charles III of Spain, residing at Naples, so that the fully frescoed villa is quite empty.

Tags:   Caprarola Lazio Latium Italien Italy Italia Palazzo Farnese

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