Villa Farnesina
Villa in Rome, central Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Villa Farnesina is a Renaissance suburban villa in the Via della Lungara, in the district of Trastevere in Rome, central Italy. Built between 1506 and 1510 for Agostino Chigi, the Pope's wealthy Sienese banker, it was a novel type of suburban villa, subsidiary to his main Palazzo Chigi in the city. It is especially famous for the rich frescos by Raphael and other High Renaissance artists that remain in situ.
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Villa Farnesina | |
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General information | |
Town or city | Rome, Trastevere |
Country | Italy |
Coordinates | 41.893611°N 12.4675°E / 41.893611; 12.4675 |
Construction started | 1506 |
Completed | 1510 |
Client | Agostino Chigi |
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Now owned by the Italian state, the principal rooms can be visited.