Villa Farnesina

Art museum · Trastevere

Villa Farnesina

Art museum · Trastevere

Via della Lungara, 230, 00165 Roma RM, Italy

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Renaissance villa with Raphael frescoes, intimate art experience

Via della Lungara, 230, 00165 Roma RM, Italy Get directions

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"A Renaissance villa in Trastevere containing notable frescoes by Raphael, recommended for visitors interested in intimate aristocratic residences and high-quality fresco cycles in a residential setting." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"Our next activity brought us to one of Rome’s most incredible hidden gems. A&K had arranged for us to have private access to the Villa Farnesina, a Renaissance villa with frescoes by Raphael." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"The Villa was the private residence of Agostino Chigi, one of the Renaissance's richest men; he liked to showcase his wealth by hiring artists to paint elaborate frescoes on the walls and ceilings in his palace. That makes this a great place for Renaissance fans who want to take their time and see the art in-situ without the crowds. Thanks to Raphael's emphasis on mythological themes, it's also a great place for kids who know about the Roman gods—or want to!" - Katie Parla, Maresa Manara

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"A Renaissance suburban villa renowned for original frescoes by Raphael, built in the early 1500s as a wealthy banker’s summer retreat and often overlooked despite its ornate decoration." - Natalie Kennedy

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Joellen Bradford

Google

A hidden gem in Trastevere. The Raphael frescoes are amazing. I loved all the fruits. We visited in March and all the citrus trees in their beautiful garden were full of fruit, and parrots. The Villa is very near the Rome Botanical Garden and visiting the two makes for a lovely afternoon.

Martina

Google

This hidden villa provides rooms filled with art dating back to the 13th century. The art is really diverse and interesting, some are disturbing, others are of beautiful landscapes! Whilst the building is huge, the visit didn’t take too long to walk through as It was only a portion of the building itself.

Nacho

Google

Very quiet place. Perfect for watching some art. Its not big so can be a fast tour when visiting Trastevere.

Nathan Eddy

Google

Stunning villa with frescos not only by Raffaelo but also Sebastiano del Piombo and Il Sodoma, as well as various other magical things and temporary exhibitions. Well worth visiting and beautiful gardens as well. Right across the street is the Galleria Corsini with an impressive collection of paintings—no Raphaels tho!

Michael Pavlov

Google

Loved this place! Hardly any crowds, just beautiful Raphael frescoes and a calm vibe. Such a nice break from the busy tourist spots in Rome.

Sára Bódi

Google

A must visit in Rome! There were barely any people and closed around 2pm on a Friday but the art and the history of the villa was amazing. Only 7€ entry for a great experience and a place to hide away from the summer heat.

Google

Nice reprieve from the usual crowded tourist sites in Rome/vatican City. Small enough ( took about an hour) to leisurely walk around w zero crowds. Garden was peaceful & on a warm day breezes felt cool sitting under the trees . Close enough to walk from St peters w many restaurants / shops nearby too.

Oren Vilner

Google

Not suitable for kids, but it is a nice break for you walking around Rome. You need to pay only for adults (>18).

Dave B.

Yelp

A lovely small museum. Lots of explanatory material for the artwork. No crowds. Highly recommended. €19 for 2

Yi L.

Yelp

I have never been to so many museums as I have this trip. This one is a lot smaller than the others I've seen this trip. But it's charming and for €6, a little steep. Especially since all the art is waaaaaaay up in the ceiling. Easy to get through without a guide though. I think it's a must visit for Rafael fans.

Maly A.

Yelp

While this may not necessarily be a 'must see' item on most traveler's itineraries, it's worth a stop if you have time & want to go a little off the beaten path. The villa isn't very big so you can browse the interior and rooms as well as stroll around the gardens in 2 hours, or less. It certainly has some very interesting history behind it. There are some really amazing frescoes in most rooms and the architecture/ceilings are quite beautiful.