Shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Viterbo and its Villas
Shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Viterbo and its Villas
Shore excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Viterbo and its Villas
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Visit two of the most beautiful towns in the Tuscia area. Come to see Villa Lante and Villa Farnese in Viterbo. Admire the medieval city and its testimonies of the past.
Marvel at the gardens of the Villa Lante, that feature cascades, fountains, dripping grottoes and a perfectly square parterre: the visual and harmonious choreography of water and the mechanical perfection of its flow is astounding, everything was crafted with expertise which ensured that water flows through the gardens to this day.
Then admire Villa Farnese, situated directly above the town of Caprarola: it is a massive Renaissance and Mannerist construction, built on a five-sided plan in reddish gold stone. The villa is one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture.
Discover how old noble Roman families lived and learn all about their history!
Itinerary
Villa Lante
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVilla Lante is a Mannerist garden of surprise in Bagnaia, Viterbo, central Italy, attributed to Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola, The gardens of the Villa Lante feature cascades, fountains and dripping grottoes. The Villa Lante is formed by two houses, nearly identical but built by different owners in a period separated by 30 years. Each square building has a ground floor of rusticated arcades or loggias which support a piano nobile above.Palazzo Farnese
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedA majestic sixteenth-century used like residence from Alessandro Farnese, nephew of Pope Paul III. Palazzo Farnese it is one of the most important High Renaissance palaces in Rome. Owned by the Italian Republic, it was given to the French government in 1936 for a period of 99 years, and currently serves as the French embassy in Italy.Viterbo Historic Centre
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeViterbo is a city in central Italy. The historic center of the city is surrounded by medieval walls, still intact, built during the 11th and 12th centuries. Entrance to the walled center of the city is through ancient gates. Here you can admire the Palazzo dei Papi, a palace with an elegant loggia, that was the seat of the popes in the 13th century. Nearby is San Lorenzo Cathedral, with a Gothic bell tower, frescoes and a 15th-century baptismal font. The Colle del Duomo Museum houses archaeological artifacts and a sacred art collection. The frescoed Palazzo dei Priori, Viterbo’s city hall, is on Piazza del Plebiscito.
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USD 1,095.93
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