Roma, Piazza Farnese 67
- Artist: Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane
- Location: Roma, Piazza Farnese 67
- Date: 1534 - 1546
- Address: Piazza Farnese 67
- E-Ticketing WWW: http://www.mostrapalazzofarnese.it/it/index.html
- Phone#: 06 32810
- Opening: everyday from 9am to 7pm
- Visit lasts: 1 hour (about)
DESCRIZIONE:
It is the most famous palazzo of the Renaissance in Rome. Started in 1517 for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, who became Pope Paul III (1535-49), by Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane (facade and sides), it was completed, first, by Michelangelo (1546-49: cornice, balcony, third level of columns in the courtyard), then by Vignola and, finally, by Giacomo della Porta (1569-73 and 1589: back facade). Absolute masterpieces inside are the frescoed gallery with Mythological Scenes by Carracci, Domenichino and Lanfranco (1597-1604) and the Sala dei Fasti decorated by Francesco Salviati and Taddeo Zuccari.
Since 1874, it has been home to the French Embassy.
It is the most famous palazzo of the Renaissance in Rome. Started in 1517 for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, who became Pope Paul III (1535-49), by Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane (facade and sides), it was completed, first, by Michelangelo (1546-49: cornice, balcony, third level of columns in the courtyard), then by Vignola and, finally, by Giacomo della Porta (1569-73 and 1589: back facade). Absolute masterpieces inside are the frescoed gallery with Mythological Scenes by Carracci, Domenichino and Lanfranco (1597-1604) and the Sala dei Fasti decorated by Francesco Salviati and Taddeo Zuccari.
Since 1874, it has been home to the French Embassy.
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