Villa Lante

Villa Lante at Bagnaia near Viterbo, attributed to Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola (there is no contemporary documentation) is, with Bomarzo, one of the most famous Italian 16th century Mannerist gardens of surprises. The first shock to a visitor coming fresh from Villa Farnese Caprarola is the difference of two Vignola villas in the same area, period and architectural mannerist style: there is little if any similarity.

Related Topics:
Viterbo - Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola - Bomarzo - Mannerist gardens - Villa Farnese

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In this article the villa is referred to with its usual modern name, "Villa Lante". However, it did not become known as this until the villa was sold to the Duke of Lante in the 17th century, when it was already 100 years old.

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