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Frescoes and French Diplomats – Visiting the Palazzo Farnese

The Palazzo Farnese and its namesake Piazza are located just meters from, and with a view of, the chaos of Campo de’ Fiori, but to traverse those few steps and enter a square adorned by fountains made of reclaimed tubs … Continue reading

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Raphael After Dark

The Villa Farnesina, long known for its Raphael frescoes and bizarre hours, is now open on Thursday evenings!  Once a week, from 7:30-9pm the doors of this Renaissance villa in Trastevere will be open to those who have never quite … Continue reading

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