Villa Pojana Miniscalchi-Erizzo-Bettero-Chiarelli was commissioned to the architect Andrea Palladio by the Vicentine Bonifacio Pojana, a member of a family closely tied to the Republic of San Marco. The project, conceived by Palladio in the late 1540s, was completed in 1563, although only one barchessa (outbuilding) from the original design was actually built. The villa was finished in the following century, when the descendants of Bonifacio Pojana had an additional building constructed on the right side, with window mouldings inspired by Palladio's façade design.
The main floor features a large rectangular hall, covered by a barrel vault, which dominates the entire space. Surrounding it are smaller rooms, each covered by different types of vaults, evoking the symbolism of ancient thermal structures and creating a sense of continuity with classical antiquity.
Since 1996, Villa Pojana has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with the other Palladian villas of Veneto, recognized for their outstanding historical and architectural value.
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<p>The Villa is open to the public every<b> Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and on public holidays, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.</b><br><b>On the first Sunday of each month, it will be possible to visit it for free with continuous hours, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. </b>It is specified that the free entry is only on the first Sunday of the month. <p>For more details:<br>• Email: info@villapoiana.it<br>• Tel: +39 351 322 6843 (during opening hours)</p></p><p><br></p>
<p><b>Entrance Fees</b></p> <ul> <li> <p><b>Adults (over 18 years)</b>: € 5.00</p> </li> <li> <p><b>Family groups</b> (parents and children):</p> <ul> <li> <p>3 people: € 10.00</p> </li> <li> <p>4 people: € 12.00</p> </li> <li> <p>5 people: € 15.00</p> </li> <li> <p>More than 5 people: € 20.00</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><b>University students</b> (Italian or foreign): € 2.00</p> </li> <li> <p><b>Members of cultural, environmental, and landscape enhancement organizations and associations affiliated with IRVV</b>: € 2.00</p> </li> <li> <p><b>Groups</b> (max. 25 people per group; beyond that number, the visit will be divided and staggered for protection and safety needs): € 75.00</p> </li> <li> <p><b>School visits</b> (per class, max. 25 people; beyond that number, the visit will be divided and staggered for protection and safety needs): € 25.00</p> </li> <li> <p><b>Combined ticket "TOUR Ville Venete IRVV"</b> (if active and valid until 31.12 of the year of purchase, for Villa Venier-Contarini in Mira (VE) and Villa Pojana in Pojana Maggiore (VI)): € 7.00</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Free entry for:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p><b>Children and teenagers under 18 years</b></p> </li> <li> <p><b>Adults over 65 years</b></p> </li> <li> <p><b>Disabled and/or vulnerable persons</b> (including one companion)</p> </li> <li> <p><b>Pregnant women</b></p> </li> <li> <p><b>Birthday celebrants on their birthday</b></p> </li> <li> <p><b>Married couples on their wedding anniversary</b></p></li> </ul>
Villa Pojana, Miniscalchi-Erizzo, Bettero, Chiarello - Villa Pojana <br>Catalog Number IRVV (Regional Institute of Venetian Villas): A0500001513