Villa Pigafetta - Arnaldi - Camerini
Commissioned by the Vicentine family of Arnaldi, who had come into possession of the property's land in the mid-16th century through a connection with the Pigafetta family, the villa was built between the 17th and 18th centuries by architect and landscape designer Francesco Antonio Muttoni.
To reach the villa, you pass through the entrance gate, ascending along a path in the woods, to arrive at a large wrought iron gate.
The building comprises the immense central villa, where on the right are the portico and the barchesse, while on the left is the family chapel dedicated to the "Conception of the Virgin Mary".
The long 40-meter façade is divided into three sections: the central one with the entrance and balcony, and the two lateral sections with the domestic rooms.
The dimensions of the building are amplified by the staircase and the enclosed terrace that surrounds a large and solemn garden.
Noteworthy are the interiors with sumptuous decorative paintings and the flooring: a Venetian terrazzo in green, one of the rarest remaining in Veneto.
Another significant feature is the imposing barchessa from the 1700s with clear Palladian and Scamozzi influences, entirely made of the warm stone from Nanto.
Importantly, there is the armory room, once a stable, where a collection of ancient weapons is preserved, and the Hall of Olympus.
Towards the end of the 90s, the villa underwent an important restoration and now part of the central body is designated for residence, while other spaces host events and exhibitions in addition to the offices of the agricultural company.
The villa has a large park and private woods, immersed in the nature of the Colli Berici.
The Oratory of the Immaculate Conception of Montruglio
Built in 1697 at the behest of the noble Costanzo Arnaldi.
Originally well-furnished with three significant marble statues depicting the Blessed Virgin and two angels, but they were later transported to the oratory of St. Teresa in Noventa Vicentina following the transfer of ownership to the noble Salvi family.
In the early 1900s, the oratory lost importance and was declared suspended in 1915, as it lacked the necessary resources.
The altar was donated in 1956 by Duke Camerini to the parish church of St. Peter in Mossano, where it is still present today.
The villa is owned by the Camerini family and is open for visits by appointment via phone/email from May to October.
Barchessa of Villa Camerini - Pigafetta - Villa di Montruglio srl <br>Catalog Number IRVV (Regional Institute of Venetian Villas): A0500001491
Villa Buzzaccarini
Villa Buzzaccarini dates back to the mid-1500s, a manor house-castle of the noble Padovan family of Buzzaccarini.
It is surrounded by a large park of over 30 thousand square meters, a perfect place to host various activities: Training Courses, Photo and Film Sets, Sports and Recreational Events.
The interior of the villa consists of various halls: The noble floor, entirely frescoed, the central hall, and four side rooms. The frescoes depict landscapes, villages, countryside, putti, and auspicious symbols.
Today, in addition to being a private residence, the Villa is designated for hospitality for weddings, conferences, study seminars, and television shoots, under the name "Borgo Buzzaccarini."
Villa Buzzaccarini - Villa Buzzaccarini <br>Catalog Number IRVV (Regional Institute of Venetian Villas): A0500003760
Villa Barbarigo, Loredan, Rezzonico
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.
.<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>
Villa Corner della Regina
Ancient, noble 16th century residence built by the powerful Venetian noble family Corner.
It was built as a summer house, a country residence, where one could spend quiet days, far from the city. It represents the typical elegance of the Venetian villas: the central heart used as a residence, the barchesse on the two sides, the Italian garden, the many cultivated fields.
The majesty of the classicist style, the white colour of the marble. This marvellous building was enlarged and modified over the centuries by the various members of the Corner family. A small jewel, immersed in the Venetian countryside. It bears witness to the beauty of art in all its forms.
Today, part of the villa has been transformed into a hotel, a choice made by the last owners: the Counts Dona' delle Rose.
In this place it is possible to get married and organise cultural and private events. From the gate you can see the great staircase and the statues that protect the entrance and make the rich garden beautiful.
Villa Manin Cantarella
Located in Noventa Vicentina, in the province of Vicenza, Villa Manin Cantarella is one of the most important historic residences in the region. Built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries by Venetian nobles, the villa was renovated in 1883 by architect Antonio Caregaro Negrin, who enhanced its facade and barchesse, giving the building an elegant 19th-century appearance.
Over the centuries, the villa changed ownership, and in 1797, after the fall of the Venetian Republic, it became the property of the Masotto family. It was later purchased in 1882 by Bortolo Cantarella, who entrusted its final renovation.
Characterized by a large central hall, fine frescoes, and a vast park, the villa is a perfect example of Venetian architecture. The barchesse, with their large arches, reflect the agricultural activity that once dominated the area.
Today, Villa Manin Cantarella hosts cultural and private events and has been carefully restored, bringing the park back to its former glory. The villa, with its artistic discoveries and history, is one of the most fascinating residences in the province of Vicenza.
.Villa Manin, Brojanigo, Cantarella - Villa Manin Cantarella<br>Catalog number IRVV (Regional Institute of Venetian Villas): A0500001503
Villa Grimani Morosini Gatterburg
To be defined upon reservation
Villa Grimani, Morosini, Gatterburg, Tassoni, Zorzato, Pozzobon - Villa Grimani Morosini Gatterburg <br>Catalog Number IRVV (Regional Institute of Venetian Villas): A0500004184
Villa Cappello detta Imperiale
The garden of the Villa is open to visitors, but the main building of the Villa is not, as it is reserved for various associations that operate in the social sector, such as a nursing home for the elderly.
The side building, however, houses the Municipal Library.
The Historic Park represents one of the rare examples of a garden that has survived to our time, designed according to scenographic criteria capable of creating panoramic illusions of a particular effect. The so-called English garden, in this case designed by the famous set designer Francesco Bagnara.
Hours of the Historic Park
From May to September: WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY continuously from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Free entry.
Possibility of guided tours (049 9471066)
The large complex of the villa in Galliera Veneta, located in the immediate vicinity of the town center, is the result of a series of transformations carried out in different eras; however, the origins of the oldest nucleus date back to the 16th century. In 1518, Pietro Capello declared ownership of a manor house with agricultural annexes, a dove tower, a vegetable garden, and an orchard, which was expanded in the following century following the concession by the Republic of Venice to use the water from the Brenta River for the feeding of a canal. At the death of Andrea Capello in 1796, the estate must have been significantly larger, as the estimated inheritance cited not only a manor house but also a barn, a small chapel, stables, other buildings, and a garden with two fish ponds and a small lake. In 1821, the villa was purchased by the Comello family, who were responsible for the arrangement of the garden, which the renowned set designer Francesco Bagnara transformed into an English park, modifying the previous geometric organization of the Renaissance garden by introducing waterways, elevations, and the planting of rare tree species. When, in 1858, the residence and the surrounding lands were purchased by Anna Maria of Savoy, wife of Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria, the architectural structures and the park underwent a new intervention, which was handled by Francesco Bortolami. To the main facade, now facing the main road, a balcony, a pediment, and a small belvedere tower were added, and some renovation works also affected the lateral wings. The new owner, giving the villa its Imperial name, also wanted the construction of a chapel dedicated to the Immaculate Mary, even though the western barn already housed a private oratory. In the second half of the last century, the complex, purchased by INPS, underwent a decisive change in functional destination and was converted into a hospital, while the garden was partly stripped of its original appearance. Today, the exteriors appear to be in fair condition, unlike the interiors, which have been repeatedly transformed in their layout and finishes.
<p>Opening hours of the Historical Park</p><p>From May to September: WEDNESDAY -SATURDAY -SUNDAY with continuous hours from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. </p><p>Free entry. </p><p>Guided tours available ( 049 9471066 )</p>
<p>Villa Capello, also known as Imperiale<br>Catalog Number IRVV (Regional Institute of Venetian Villas): A0500002734</p>
Villa da Schio
The complex was commissioned by the Piovene Family in the second half of the 17th century and features the classic structure of Venetian Villas. It has an internal courtyard surrounded by columns with barns and a chapel. Initially, the construction began along the current state road, but due to a flood of the Agno river that flows nearby, it was decided to build at the location where the villa stands today. From the Piovene family, the complex was inherited by the da Porto family and later by the da Schio family, the current owners.
The extensive historic park follows the traditional design of 18th-century parks. In front of the facade is a classic Italian garden characterized by boxwood hedges and lemon trees. Numerous are the statues from the "workshop of the Marinali"; in front of the villa is the "fish pond," a large stone swimming pool, the "peschiera," surrounded by statues with biblical and mythological subjects, fed by the water of the Poscola river, which was deliberately diverted to allow for the creation of the park. The garden features three large avenues of linden and hornbeam trees that enhance the perspective effects of the entire complex. At the end of each avenue, there are terraces from which the view extends over the adjacent meadow.
Today, the villa is both an exclusive venue for private events such as weddings, business meetings, parties, receptions, and a place to find hospitality.
<p>The Villa is open from April to October, with different hours depending on the season. <br>You can visit the exterior and the entire park. Special conditions for schools, universities, and cultural entities. Minimum groups of 15 people.<br>Guided tours are organized periodically.</p> <p>It is the ideal place for corporate events, conferences, seminars, shows, trade exhibitions, and weddings. For more information, visit the site <a href="http://www.villadaschio.eu/vds/">http://www.villadaschio.eu/vds/</a>.</…; <p> </p>
Villa Piovene, Da Porto, Da Schio - Villa Da Schio <br>Catalog Number IRVV (Regional Institute of Venetian Villas): A0500001440
Villa Bevilacqua Foscati dall'Aglio
The villa, dating back to the 18th century and built on a pre-existing structure, was originally a country house for Venetian families. In 1968 it was purchased by the sculptor Toni Benetton, who transformed it into a residence and exhibition space for his works.
The structure features a Venetian style, with simple architectural lines. The facades are sober, decorated only by a wrought iron balcony and a triangular pediment. Inside, the ground floor has tiled floors and a "Sansovinic" ceiling, with walls adorned with essential stucco decoration. A living room includes an elegant red Verona marble fireplace, with painted decorations depicting boats.
The upper floors have Venetian terrazzo flooring with stucco also found on the ceilings. The first-floor salon retains four stucco panels that once housed paintings from the school of Marco Ricci.
A long adjacent building houses various spaces: former cellars, a greenhouse, granaries, a restored "caretaker's house," a farrier's room, stables (with stone and wood troughs and wall paneling), and a second renovated residence. To the east extends the barchessa at double height, with offices on the ground floor and an attic area above the portico, decorated with bas-reliefs and a Robbiano medallion. The barchessa ends with a family chapel dedicated to St. Anna.
The villa is set in a park of about 20,000 square meters, with ancient trees, magnolias, a large Lebanon cedar, a central courtyard with a well, and hosts Toni Benetton's "Macrosculture," large works integrated into the landscape.
Currently, it houses:
- The Toni Benetton Museum, in the former cellars and greenhouse;
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The International Academy of Iron, in the former studio of the sculptor;
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The International Documentation Center on Iron and other metals, in spaces adjacent to the villa.
<p><b>Opening hours: </b>From Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM On other days by appointment</p>
<p><b>Entrance ticket: </b>Entry € 3 Children and Seniors € 2 </p><p>Discounts for groups and schools</p><p>Companions and disabled individuals free entry</p>
Villa Bevilacqua, Foscati Dall'Aglio, Benetton, known as "La Marignana" - Villa Marignana Benetton <br>Catalog Number IRVV (Regional Institute of Venetian Villas): A0500000063
Villa Valmarana "ai Nani"
<p>From January 1 to March 6 Monday-Sunday 10.00-16.00</p> <p>From March 7 to November 1 Monday-Sunday 10.00-18.00</p> <p>From November 2 to about March 4, 2027 Monday-Sunday 10.00-16.00</p>
Information about tickets are available online at this website <a href="https://www.villavalmarana.com/it/visita">https://www.villavalmarana.co…;
Villa Valmarana ai nani (Bertolo) - Villa Valmarana ai nani Srl <br>Catalog Number IRVV (Regional Institute of Venetian Villas): A0500002653