Villa Farnesina
Villa Farnesina
4.5
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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EmilyMartha
Newark, NJ275 contributions
Aug 2021
Such a disappointment: The Raphael Galatea is under restoration, the ticket is pricey, and the guards are rude. There is nowhere to sit down, despite the urge one has to do so to appreciate the ceiling art -- such as the images of Psyche and Cupid, which are available to view. Unreal that one pays only a few dollars more to have a delightful experience at so many other museums in Rome. Skip this one! Terrible experience.
Written 21 August 2021
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MikesWanders
Charlotte, NC154 contributions
Jul 2022
I'm sure I would have rated this museum higher, if only I would have been able to see all of it.
My wife, daughter and I went last week. We had read about the art and were excited to see it first hand. The first floor was fine. The second floor contains the Hall of Perspectives (I think that is what it is called) and several other not interesting rooms with typewriters and photos. The Hall of Perspectives was completely blocked with scaffolding and, thus, could not be viewed.
On the way out, I checked to see if we had been given a break on the ticket cost; nope. I looked for a sign that said there was restoration work; nope. After our visit I looked at their webpage to see if there had been anything mentioned; there was, 2/3 of the way down and stuck in with Covid information.
Would we have paid full price to see only the first floor? I'm not sure. Would it be reasonable for them to post the restorations at the ticket counter? Positively.
My wife, daughter and I went last week. We had read about the art and were excited to see it first hand. The first floor was fine. The second floor contains the Hall of Perspectives (I think that is what it is called) and several other not interesting rooms with typewriters and photos. The Hall of Perspectives was completely blocked with scaffolding and, thus, could not be viewed.
On the way out, I checked to see if we had been given a break on the ticket cost; nope. I looked for a sign that said there was restoration work; nope. After our visit I looked at their webpage to see if there had been anything mentioned; there was, 2/3 of the way down and stuck in with Covid information.
Would we have paid full price to see only the first floor? I'm not sure. Would it be reasonable for them to post the restorations at the ticket counter? Positively.
Written 19 July 2022
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Kathryn L
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
There are so many amazing things to see in Rome, and this villa sadly doesn't make the cut. It is clearly a museum in decline with various items removed and no longer on display. They even removed the words "on display here" from exhibit signs leaving awkward blanks. The upstairs has "exhibits" that are essentially large backlit photos. There are some nice ceiling frescoes, but that's about it. If you have only a week or so in Rome, I'd say skip this one.
Written 20 May 2024
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Matthias W
Vienna, Austria538 contributions
Mar 2020
Maybe not as famous as other places in Rome, Villa Farnesina is an amazing place to see, particularly when in Trastevere. The frescoes are just amazing, particularly in the former Loggia. The palace is maybe a bit small but still worthwhile to see, and only open in the morning up to 2 pm, so make sure you arrive there in time. This is the second time i saw it.
Written 3 February 2021
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Claude M
Vence, France967 contributions
Feb 2023
We visited when the top floor was under repairs, so a little disappointed (even if the ticket was 30% lower). The Raphael ceiling is beautiful. One can see the influence of Michelangelo. The video showing what the villa looked like in Roman times was extremely interesting and well done.
Written 28 February 2023
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michael b
cork, ireland17 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
The Villa Farnesina on the Via della Lungara, directly opposite the Palazzo Corsini. It is a little out of the way, but well, well worth the effort of getting there. It is about a twenty minute walk along the Tiber from St Peter's Square, and is easy enough to find with a decent street map of Rome. Alternatively, just take a taxi - about eight euro from the city centre.
We arrived shortly after opening at about 9.30am and more or less had the place to ourselves for the first hour. Inside, the Villa is home to some of the most wonderful works of art to be found in the City, but the real attraction is the truly magical Raphael frescoes.
These spread across the ceilings and around the walls in a seemingly endless vista of colour demonstrating - through one of the most technically demanding mediums - Raphael's mastery of colour and composition ... and perspective. His application of perspective here really has to be seen to be believed. There is one room which seems to have a large window overlooking the city, with large marble pillars framing the window.
I had been admiring it for some time, before it dawned on me that I was actually looking a flat wall! This trick is replicated several time in the ceilings too, with its apparent curved mansard windows which are actually entirely painted frescoes.
Outside, the Villa has a small but very pleasant garden with a variety of fruit trees. In the first week of December, the trees still had fresh limes and lemons growing.
All in all, a wonderful experience and well worth the small effort of finding the place, and the small entrance cost.
We arrived shortly after opening at about 9.30am and more or less had the place to ourselves for the first hour. Inside, the Villa is home to some of the most wonderful works of art to be found in the City, but the real attraction is the truly magical Raphael frescoes.
These spread across the ceilings and around the walls in a seemingly endless vista of colour demonstrating - through one of the most technically demanding mediums - Raphael's mastery of colour and composition ... and perspective. His application of perspective here really has to be seen to be believed. There is one room which seems to have a large window overlooking the city, with large marble pillars framing the window.
I had been admiring it for some time, before it dawned on me that I was actually looking a flat wall! This trick is replicated several time in the ceilings too, with its apparent curved mansard windows which are actually entirely painted frescoes.
Outside, the Villa has a small but very pleasant garden with a variety of fruit trees. In the first week of December, the trees still had fresh limes and lemons growing.
All in all, a wonderful experience and well worth the small effort of finding the place, and the small entrance cost.
Written 7 January 2012
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Simone A
16 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
Yesterday I visited villa Farnesina. As it is well known, it used to be Agostino Chigi and Francesca Ordeaschi's suburban villa, a place for hedonistic yet cultivated leisure.
Accademia dei Lincei does its best to keep this spirit alive: there is a little "giardino all'italiana" with targets on every plant, there are fountains. All is clean and lovely.
Inside, the lights make the frescoes more enjoyable, which is not a common thing.
I didn't need a guide, but I appreciated the exhibition at the first floor on Giovanni da Udine's garlands. There is even a tiny, but well furnished, bookshop.
This place has become one of my favourites in Rome.
Accademia dei Lincei does its best to keep this spirit alive: there is a little "giardino all'italiana" with targets on every plant, there are fountains. All is clean and lovely.
Inside, the lights make the frescoes more enjoyable, which is not a common thing.
I didn't need a guide, but I appreciated the exhibition at the first floor on Giovanni da Udine's garlands. There is even a tiny, but well furnished, bookshop.
This place has become one of my favourites in Rome.
Written 30 December 2017
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Alexis K
Edmonton, Canada204 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
We enjoyed our time at this small museum. It only has about 5 rooms, and there are frescoes by Raphael and a few other Renaissance artists. This museum wasn't crowded and we were able to spend a lot of time in the museum and really examine the art. They were sold out of audio guides, but they had a plastic sheet that described the paintings. In some rooms, they had chairs so you can sit down and really stare at the paintings and absorb some of the details. This is a nice museum if you're in the area, or if you're sick of the crowds from some of the bigger museums.
Written 26 September 2016
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armida907
Rome, Italy110 contributions
Oct 2019
This Villa was built 500 years ago for a rich banker from Siena and his wedding, the best architect Peruzzi, the best painter Raphael with others to decorate his ballrom and bedroom
and more.
Forget about the crowds and pushing inside the Vatican museums, relax and enjoy this wonderful treasure near Trastevere, one block from the river.
An amazing museum now enriched by the Exhibit dedicated to Leonardo. This continues across the street inside the Corsini Palace.
Another forgotten treasure built for a very wealthy family who also had amongst their guests Chrstine, the Queen of Sweden.
The painting Gallery is very interesting with major masterpieces and now inside the Library, another jewel, the exhibit about Leonardo continues.
and more.
Forget about the crowds and pushing inside the Vatican museums, relax and enjoy this wonderful treasure near Trastevere, one block from the river.
An amazing museum now enriched by the Exhibit dedicated to Leonardo. This continues across the street inside the Corsini Palace.
Another forgotten treasure built for a very wealthy family who also had amongst their guests Chrstine, the Queen of Sweden.
The painting Gallery is very interesting with major masterpieces and now inside the Library, another jewel, the exhibit about Leonardo continues.
Written 21 October 2019
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miricohuff2
Melbourne, Australia22 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
I arrived at 9 am, bought tickets for the palazzo and gardens, hired an audio guide and was enchanted. Two floors of wonderful frescos covering walls and ceilings. A beautiful garden but the main attraction is the art in the villa. All of this plus a very clean toilet.
Written 10 June 2018
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Is it possible or how much of the exterior of the villa can you see without buying a ticket?
Written 14 May 2023
Is picnicking allowed in the gardens? I’m not talking about a big spread. I just wonder if a few people can eat a sandwich and drink a bottle of water in the garden.
Written 4 November 2019
I think not. But not far from there I saw some nice spots by the river. Hope my answer gets to you on time :-)
Written 5 November 2019
No, there is a ticket office upon arrival there.
Written 19 July 2019
Can you enter the museum up until 2:00 and still enjoy an hour or so in the museum? Or is 2:00 the time you must exit by? Thank you.
Written 18 September 2018
Yes, you could enjoy the Villa Farnesina in just an hour or so. It is a small private villa turned museum. So you could easily see it all in one hour and even linger in some of the rooms within that time and spend time with the frescoes.
Written 21 September 2018
Would someone be so kind as to tell me which bus or tram will take me here, I am coming from the La Guistiniana Station (FM3), thank you.
Written 9 March 2018
I'm sorry as well. We were living close to the Vatican and walked there. It is near the Botanical Gardens.
Written 9 March 2018
It doesn’t need to book in advance~:)
Written 25 November 2017
April 25th is an Italian Holiday but it seems that not all attractions treat it as such. The websites for the attractions will often read that it is closed on a holiday yet I am trying to find out if April 25th is treated as a holiday at this specific attraction. If anyone knows for sure, preferably those who manage the attraction, please let me know. Thanks.
Written 11 April 2017
Hello,
Our experience with Villa Farnesina was like anywhere in Italy.
The days and opening hours are completely random, never to believe what is written on the official website.
But had to be many bad experiences before we came to this conclusion.
After Christmas time Villa was not open as the program announced.
Written 12 April 2017
Hi. Is this open on April 25th?
Written 10 April 2017
April 25th is an Italian Holiday but it seems that not all attractions treat it as such. The websites for the attractions will often read that it is closed on a holiday yet I am trying to find out if April 25th is treated as a holiday at this specific attraction. If anyone knows for sure, preferably those who manage the attraction, please let me know. Thanks.
Written 11 April 2017
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