TOUR n. 16

PATRICIAN RESORTS: THE VILLAS OF THE VENETIAN MAINLAND

 

 

During the 16th century the Venetian mainland became the destination of rich patricians who built their summer homes there. It was the beginning of a phenomenon, the rural idyll which continued for another two centuries until the fall of the Republic. Approximately 2000 country homes were built in various parts of the region, all displaying the opulence of their owners. Famous architects (Andrea Palladio, Francesco Maria Preti) and famous artists (Veronese, Giambattista Zelotti, Giambattista Tiepolo, Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini) created magnificent environments for this new Venetian vogue that came to be known as the “society of villas”.

We will visit some of the most beautiful homes located along the banks of the Brenta, the “Grand Canal” of the mainland, including: Villa Foscari “La Malcontenta”, Villa Widmann, the Valmarana and Alessandri “barchesse”, and the splendid Villa Pisani. Or you can head towards the hills surrounding Treviso and admire Villa Emo and Villa Maser, both magnificent Palladian masterpieces.

• The excursion takes a minimum of 4 hours and requires a means of transport not included in the tour price.
• The visit to the villas situated beyond the Province of Venice takes at least 7 hours and a lunch break is advisable.

Duration: 4 hours

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