Villa Farnese

Capraola Italy Lazio Renaissance Villas Villa Farnese

THE VILLA FARNESE

By
judithworks

July 27, 2012

Low clouds and mist enveloped Rome. It was cold. Even worse, the city was in chaos with demonstrations by flag-waving groups loudly protesting against the construction of a high-speed rail line in the north of Italy. Most of the demonstraters were dressed in jeans and sweaters but a group looking like monks with brown robes were standing around with cigarettes stuck in the middle of their mouths while waiting for their marching orders. Stores were shuttered and transit was tied in knots.

THE VILLA FARNESE

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