Villa Barbarigo Rezzonico in Noventa Vicentina, also known simply as Villa Barbarigo Rezzonico, is a Venetian villa located in the center of Noventa Vicentina (VI), built in the late 16th century by the nobleman Giacomo Barbarigo. The building, designed by a Venetian architect associated with Vincenzo Scamozzi, is notable for its majestic four-story structure and the barchesse (arcaded wings) that complete it.
From 1836 to 1891, it served as a Mechitarist college. It was then purchased by the municipality, which first used it as a school and later as the Town Hall—a role it continues to serve today. Rich in frescoes by artists such as Maganza, Vassilacchi (known as l’Aliense), Foler, and Luca Ferrari, the villa celebrates the history and virtues of the Barbarigo family through mythological scenes and dogal portraits. The grand ballroom, decorated with The Truth Unveiled by Time, is especially renowned for its acoustics.
Open to visitors by reservation or during special events, it remains one of the town’s most important historical and cultural landmarks.
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<p>Starting from January 5, 2025, and every first Sunday of the month, <b>from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM</b>, it will be possible to visit Villa Barbarigo with historical explanations by Lorenzo Valda, who will tell the story of the Villa and the Barbarigo Doge family.<br><br>Maximum 30 people. <b>Free admission.<br></b>For information: 0444-788550/788570.<b><br></b><br>From May to September 2025, the first floor of Villa Barbarigo (Sala Paradiso) will not be open to visitors due to restoration work.<br><br>Reservation is recommended via email <b>prenotazioni@comune.noventa-vicentina.vi.it </b><br>by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the visit.<br></p><br>