| Caprarola | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Caprarola | |
  Caprarola
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| Coordinates: 42°19′N 12°14′E / 42.317°N 12.233°ECoordinates: 42°19′N 12°14′E / 42.317°N 12.233°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Latium |
| Province | Viterbo (VT) |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Alessandro Cuzzoli |
| Area | |
| - Total | 57.47 km2 (22.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 520 m (1,706 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| - Total | 5,388 |
| - Density | 93.8/km2 (242.8/sq mi) |
| - Demonym | Caprolatti |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 01032 |
| Dialing code | 0761 |
| Patron saint | St. Egidius |
| Saint day | December 26 |
Caprarola is a city and comune in the province of Viterbo, in the Lazio region of central Italy. The village is situated in a range of volcanic hills known as the Cimini Mounts.
The city's chief claim to fame is the large Renaissance mansion or villa which dominates the surrounding country-side the Villa Farnese built by a Cardinal from the Farnese family in the mid 16th century.
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