A pentagonal Farnese palace, first built as a fortress and later turned into a residence, stands above the village of Caprarola. Inside are a circular courtyard, a spiral staircase and frescoed rooms; outside, Italian gardens, fountains, a grotto and a rose garden climb to an upper pleasure house.
Highlights
- Scala Regia spiral staircase
- Globe Room of maps
- Pleasure house and fountains
Good to know
- Tickets bought on site, about 10 euros
- One-way route, exit through the gardens
- Allow one to two hours
