Villa Sora, Renaissance villa in Frascati, Italy.
The villa features a quadrangular structure with three levels and two observation towers offering views toward Rome and the main facade.
Pope Gregory XIII and Cardinal Carlo Borromeo visited the villa in 1582, leading to its temporary name Villa del Papa.
The main hall contains allegorical frescoes of the nine muses, painted by artist Cesare Rossetti during the Renaissance period.
The Salesian religious order currently operates an educational institution within the villa, offering academic programs to students.
The structure includes preserved elements from 1620, documented in engravings by Matteo Greuter, showing the original architectural layout.
Location: Frascati
GPS coordinates: 41.81070,12.66990
Latest update: March 14, 2025 21:12
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