Carbognano, the Castle of Giulia Farnese

Carbognano, The Castle of Giulia Farnese.

The Castle was the home of Giulia Farnese, also known as “Giulia the beautiful” – the sister of Pope Paul III. In the early sixteenth century, Giulia took residence in Carbognano and spent there the last twenty years of her life. Under her watch, the ancient medieval stronghold was renovated and turned into a Renaissance mansion featuring some facilities that were very modern at the time, such as a bathroom with hot and cold running water. Giulia personally commissioned a series of frescoes that can still be admired in the room.

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