Villa Favorita, Ercolano, 18th-century royal villa in Ercolano, Italy
Villa Favorita presents two distinct facades: one facing the street and another opening toward expansive gardens with views of the surrounding landscape.
The villa's construction began in 1762 under Prince Giuseppe Beretta's commission, with architect Ferdinando Fuga creating the architectural plans for this royal residence.
The interior rooms display various artistic themes, from Etruscan motifs to Biblical narratives, with frescoes by artists including Andrea Giusti and Domenico Ascione.
The villa stands along the Miglio d'Oro route, which connects multiple historical residences on the eastern slopes of Mount Vesuvius.
Between 1879 and 1885, the exiled Egyptian Khedive Isma'il Pasha resided here, adding Moorish decorative elements to several apartment interiors.
Location: Ercolano
Inception: 1792
Architects: Ferdinando Fuga
Official opening: 1768
Floors above the ground: 2
GPS coordinates: 40.80029,14.35474
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:36
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