Casina del Piacere - Garden of the Palazzo Farnese di Caprarola

Statues of two reclining river gods to either side of a large central vase fountain in the garden of the Villa Farnese. BEHIND: 'La Casina del Piacere'. (Pleasure Pavilion). The Casino is a small habitable summerhouse with two loggie for al fresco dining. It was built probably on designs by Giacomo del Duca. - The Villa Farnese (also known as Palazzo Farnese di Caprarola or Villa Caprarola) is a pentagonal mansion in the town of Caprarola (50 km north of Rome). The villa is a massive Renaissance and Mannerist construction. As a centerpiece of the vast Farnese holdings, Caprarola was always an expression of Farnese power. - Construction began in 1521-1534 on an incomplete fortified castle by architect Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. Completed in palace-villa in 1559-1575 by architect Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola. - Owner : Cardinal Alessandro Farnese (1520-1589). - Caprarola, Italy. 2022.

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2022-01-30

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Eric Vandeville / akg-images

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