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Farnese Palace

Palazzo Farnese, in Piazza Farnese, is an imposing 16th-century Renaissance building. Its brick façade with travertine details has 13 windows per floor with alternating pediments. Inside, the arcaded courtyard with ascending orders (Doric, Ionic and Corinthian) reflects Michelangelo's involvement. The Farnese Gallery, with frescoes by Annibale Carracci (1597-1608), shows 'The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne' on the vault and was key to the development of the Baroque. Other rooms preserve frescoes by Daniele da Volterra and Francesco Salviati. Although it is the seat of the French Embassy, you can admire its exterior architecture and, on occasion, enter some rooms on guided tours.

Things to do at Farnese Palace: 11 missions

• Take in The Loves of the GodsSee The Loves of the Gods in the Farnese Gallery.
• Enjoy the Sala d'ErcoleEnjoy the Sala d'Ercole during your visit to Palazzo Farnese.
• Walk through the GalleryLook at the stuccoes and mythological paintings in the Gallery, a space 20 m long and 6 m wide.
• Enjoy the Sala del MappamondoEnjoy the Sala del Mappamondo during your visit to Palazzo Farnese.
• Visit the Hall of HerculesSee the Hall of Hercules, where the statue of the Farnese Hercules was kept.
• Admire the Hall of the Farnese DeedsLook at the Hall of the Farnese Feats, painted by Francesco Salviati between 1552 and 1556.
• See the Cardinal's ChamberAdmire the Cardinal's Chamber, already painted in 1547 by Daniele da Volterra.
• Take in The Triumph of Bacchus and AriadneLook at The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne in the centre of the vault.
• Take in the frescoes of the CamerinoLook at the frescoes of the Camerino, painted by Annibale Carracci in 1595.
• Explore the Galleria FarneseExplore the Galleria Farnese, an art gallery with frescoes by Annibale Carracci.
• Stroll through the Farnese gardensWalk through the Farnese gardens, a splendid example of a Mannerist garden attached to the villa.

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