août 1999 Caprarola (VT), Palazzo Farnese (o Villa Farnese) arch : Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola, 1559 - 1575 - Architettura manierista - Scala Reggia, affreschi di Vignola
Ignatius Paternò Castello, the fifth prince of Biscari, realized his dream of preserving his imperial baroque residence founded on the fifteenth century city walls of the city of Catania. The palace occupies an entire block and is kept as an exemplary abode, honouring the city of Catania. Its entrance is on the homonymous street, Via Museo Biscari. Palazzo Biscari is kept as the most beautiful and well kept palace in Catania, just as Prince Ignatius dreamed, a treasure to be enjoyed by all. Preliminary construction of the palace itself began in 1702 after the catastrophic earthquake of 1693 that destroyed half of Sicily. Before the dreadful earthquake, there was only one little palazzotto. Vincenzo, Ignatio’s father bought property and constructed the palace with its surrounding grounds. Ignatio built upon his father’s dream and bought the contiguous territories, pursuing the objective of creating a comfortable and harmonious place inspiring awe. Ignatio..
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Italy is known for its incredible villas with enormous gardens. This villa certainly is one of the most appealing ones in the area.
In this post, we'll take a closer look at 8 of the most famous Donato Bramante works, one of the most prominent architects of the Renaissance.
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di Salvina Pizzuoli Non un cartello, non un’indicazione nemmeno nei pressi: non c’è. Dimenticato! Una strana intuizione mi guida e mi inerpico su per una strada sterrata, ma perfettamente percorrib…
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Palazzo di Varignana is a prestigious, elegant venue on the Bolognese hills. An eighteenth-century villa, restored to its original splendour, is the setting for an exclusive location for relaxing stays or business events.
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From the Indian Himalayas to the Scottish Highlands, here are the most extravagant villas, palaces, palazzos, and castles you can rent all to yourself on your next vacation.
Planning a trip to Rome Italy and want to get off the beaten path? Here's my guide to discovering 35+ hidden gems and secret spots in Rome.
The riotously decorated Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar with it's Fin de Siecle glamour. Still an awe inspriing place and hidden behind such a plain and traditional street frontage you 'd never guess its presence behind.
Cette loggia était à l'origine la voie d'accès à la villa. C'était un lieu de fête en été. La voûte a été peinte par Raphaël et son atelier en 1518 avec des scènes de la fable d'Amour et Psyché, tirée du récit l'Âne d'Apulée. Les festons décorés de fleurs et de fruits ont été peints par Giovanni da Udine, un artiste de l'atelier de Raphaël spécialisé dans la représentation de la nature. La Farnesina est une des plus belles villas romaines de la Renaissance. La fusion entre l'architecture et la décoration picturale y est particulièrement réussie. Site officiel de la Farnesina www.villafarnesina.it/?lang=en
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