Villa Farnesina
The basics
Villa Farnesina is open to the public. The ground-floor Loggia of Cupid and Psyche and the Loggia of Galatea contain frescoes attributed to Raphael, while the first floor’s Hall of Perspectives features a fresco by Peruzzi depicting a colonnade overlooking the hills and the city of Rome—trompe l'oeil techniques lend the painting a three-dimensional appearance.
Explore the interior independently with the aid of an audio guide, which is included with the admission price. Alternatively, take a guided tour. English-language tours run twice weekly on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Some guided tours of Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood include entry to Villa Farnesina, as well as a guide who can offer additional information on the luxurious lives enjoyed by Rome’s Renaissance-era elite.
Things to know before you go
*Villa Farnesina makes a quiet alternative to Rome’s busier art-filled attractions, such as the Vatican Museums. *Guided tours must be booked in advance. *There is little signage within the villa so it’s worth using the audio guide to gain a greater understanding of the villa and its historic significance.
How to get there
Villa Farnesina is situated near the Tiber River in the neighborhood of Trastevere. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Belli tram stop, accessible by line 8 of Rome’s tram network.
Trip ideas
When to get there
Villa Farnesina is typically open Monday through Saturday, and on the second Sunday of every month. Come early in the day as the venue closes at 2pm.
- Rome Corsini Palace (Palazzo Corsini)
- Via Giulia
- Piazza Trilussa
- Piazza Farnese
- Ponte Sisto
- Farnese Palace (Palazzo Farnese)
- Campo de' Fiori
- Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere
- San Carlo ai Catinari Church (Chiesa di San Carlo ai Catinari)
- Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Mostra di Leonardo)
- Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere (Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere)
- Welcome to Rome
- Janiculum Hill (Gianicolo)
- Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle
- Chiesa Nuova (Chiesa di Santa Maria in Vallicella)