At Mizzole, which in ancient times was part of the agricultural settlement of the Benedictine nuns of the convent of San Michele di Campagna, you can find Villa Arrighi.

The first architectural structure of the villa most probably dates back to the 15th century, but its elegant and imposing appearance was given to it towards the end of 1600.

Villa di Modolo is one of the 15 major villas in the province of Belluno and is included in the catalog of the one hundred Venetian villas by Antonio Canova.

A short distance from the center of Belluno, immersed in greenery, Villa Miari Fulcis is a true architectural gem that deserves a visit to be combined perhaps with a walk along the beautiful Modolo ring.

One arrives at a small square where the family chapel dedicated to San Lorenzo stands. Passing through the eighteenth-century gate, one enters the garden, meets the old stables, and finally the Villa di Modolo, a grand construction from the early 1800s designed by architect Andrea Miari.

The central body, decorated with Ionic and Corinthian semi-columns, extends into a wing to which another lower building is attached: the Barchessa, with a porch on the ground floor and cellars below where the date 1644 is still legible.

It was built in the eighteenth century, but the appearance you will see today is the result of changes made in the nineteenth century that affected both the villa and the old stables that flank it. Entering the halls on the first floor, admire the decorations and frescoes that embellish the walls. Unfortunately, these are only part of the entire decorative apparatus that was destroyed during the two world wars.                                                                                          Descending the large staircase, return outside, look for the coat of arms of the Miari family accompanied by the date 1806, and let your gaze wander over the beautiful garden  and the baroque railing beside the building, which encloses and protects this elegant villa.

The complex represents one of the major examples of villas perfectly integrated into the great tradition of the most significant Venetian models.

Ca’ Marcello reveals to the visitor the secret charm of villa life. Here, the owners have lived and welcomed guests for five centuries, and the guided tour they conduct is a perfect immersion in the eternal beauty of this villa.

Ca’ Marcello, a splendid villa of sixteenth-century origin, was expanded, fully decorated, and furnished in the ‘700. Thanks to the passion of the owners, the villa impresses with the perfect state of preservation of all its original furnishings, art objects, frescoes, and the imposing Venetian-style stucco works it houses. The harmonious Italian garden and the large English-style park envelop the villa, giving it balance and peace. This residence has always been a private home, and it is still inhabited by the Marcello Family, guardians of its stories, numerous anecdotes, and ancient traditions.

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 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.

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 Contarini is located in Piazzola sul Brenta, a few kilometers from Padua and Vicenza, on the remains of an ancient castle built by the Dente family around the year one thousand.
Acquired by the Carraresi, lords of Padua, it was inherited by a member of the Contarini family. It is hypothesized that the initial project is by the architect Palladio. Until the second half of the seventeenth century, the Villa remained a rural residence.

In fact, it was Marco Contarini, Procurator of St. Mark, who expanded the building making it similar to a royal palace and turning it into an extraordinary “theatrical place.”
After a long period of abandonment, the complex was purchased by the Camerini family who restored it to its former splendor completing it according to the taste of nineteenth-century eclecticism.
After the Camerini period ended, the Villa experienced a new period of abandonment until it was purchased, in the mid-twentieth century, by Prof. G.E. Ghirardi and subsequently transferred to the foundation named after him.
Since 2005, the Villa has been owned by the Veneto Region, which is currently engaged in its enhancement.

Periodically, it hosts concerts and cultural events in addition to being an ideal place for holding conferences, meetings, and public and private receptions.

The visit to the villa is always accompanied by a guide who introduces the history and the environments. Entering into history, room by room, is incredibly evocative.

The villa is open every day except Wednesday. The hours vary according to the seasons. The beautiful park, which consists of 45 hectares of green space, is also open. It will be truly enchanting to walk among the avenues, the parterre, the ice house, the pond, and other outdoor spaces.