Rome is a city full of treasures!  People from all over the world flock here to see the art and architecture that only this city contains.  One of those treasures, not often found on the list of “must see” attractions of the usual tourist, is Villa Farnesina.  Located on the Lungotevere, next to John Cabot University, in Trastevere, this is definitely something that I recommend you see when visiting this beautiful city.  Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office, at the entrance to the villa.  The visit lasts approximately one hour, and tickets cost €10.00 per person.  Unlike some of Roma’s other attractions, the opening hours here are limited, so plan your visit well.  The villa is open only from 9:00 to 14:00, with the exception of every 2nd Sunday of the month, when it is open from 9:00 to 17:00.  Once you are inside, you will be treated with the sight of magnificent frescoes by Raphael, as well as others by Sebastiano del Piombo & Il Sodoma.  Audio guides, in various languages, are included in the price of the ticket, so take advantage of them, and learn about the history of this incredible place.  I explored Trastevere a bit more, and then ended up at the Museo di Roma in Trastevere.   The museum was hosting a special exhibit on the life and career of the Italian comic and actor, Totò.  Housed in what used to be the Convent for the Carmelite Order of Sant Egidio, the main collection of the museum focuses on Roman life in the 18th and 19th centuries.  There is also a section of “Roman Scenes,” which depict what life would have been like in the city during that period.

Next up: a trip to the lovely city of Gallarate!

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