Villa Grimani, De Grandi

The villa's highlights: The interiors are richly frescoed; the loggia is decorated with Roman archaeological landscapes, including an amphitheater, obelisk, and more. The central hall features four episodes celebrating the glories of the Grimani family: war scenes with the burning of a castle (perhaps that of Cologna with its fortress), the coronation of a figure who has laid aside his armor (a Grimani doge), and the construction of a major building (perhaps the fortress of Palmanova). Contextual highlights:

The presence of two other historic Venetian villas: Villa Cainacqua, now Bergamasco Martello (Caselle di Pressana), and Villa Querini-Stampalia, now Baldisserotto (Pressana).