Villa Aldobrandini, Renaissance villa in Frascati, Italy
Description
Villa Aldobrandini is a Renaissance villa in Frascati with four stories positioned on elevated ground, featuring structured terraces and gardens. These spaces descend down the hillside and shape the landscape of the area.
History
Cardinal Pietro Aldobrandini commissioned the villa's construction in 1598 after Pope Clement VIII gave him the land. This building marked an important moment in Renaissance villa culture of the period.
Culture
The interior halls display frescoes by Domenichino and Passignano showing biblical stories on the walls. These paintings shape how the rooms look and tell narratives through their detailed artistic work.
Practical
The villa opens at set times and offers guided tours for visitors wanting to explore the architecture and gardens. Access is manageable by foot from Frascati's center.
Did you know?
The Water Theatre uses an advanced hydraulic system designed by Carlo Maderno and Giovanni Fontana. This feature shows how architects of that era incorporated water into building design.
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