Villa Lante

The gardens of Villa Lante extend across 22 hectares, featuring numerous fountains, water channels, and two symmetrical buildings called Gambara and Montalto.

Construction of Villa Lante started in 1511 under Cardinal Gianfrancesco Gambara's commission and received its current name in the 17th century from Duke Ippolito Lante.

The gardens demonstrate Italian Renaissance principles through geometric layouts, water features, and architectural elements designed by Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola.

Villa Lante opens Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 AM, with closing times varying seasonally from 4:30 PM in winter to 7:30 PM in summer.

The Fountain of the Moors by sculptor Giambologna stands as the central water feature, supported by an intricate hydraulic system designed by Tommaso Ghinucci.

Location: Viterbo

Architects: Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola

Architectural style: Mannerist architecture

Operator: Ministero per i Beni e le Attività culturali, Soprintendenza per i Beni Architettonici e Paesaggistici per le province di Roma, Frosinone, Latina, Rieti e Viterbo

Address: Via Jacopo Barozzi, 71, 01100 Bagnaia VT 01031

Phone: +390761288008

Email: pm-laz.villalante@beniculturali.it

Website: http://polomusealelazio.beniculturali.it

GPS coordinates: 42.42583,12.15472

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48