Ville Castelli Dimore proposes an itinerary to discover the timeless charm of the Veneto region’s historic residences.
A noble residence with holiday apartments
Padua, also known as Urbs picta thanks to its cycle of 14th-century frescoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the first stop on the cultural itinerary proposed by Ville Castelli Dimore. A few steps from the Scrovegni Chapel, one of Giotto's masterpieces, stands Palazzo Mantua Benavides, a 16th-century noble residence. This place of peace and elegance in the city centre is also a journey through history with its charming suites, each of which is unique and has precious furnishings. It also offers refined apartments equipped with all comforts for holidays dedicated to art and beauty.
Exquisite frescoes and wine tastings
Renaissance painting is the protagonist at Villa Roberti, some twenty kilometres away, which is an ideal destination for a one-day visit. Situated in Brugine in the province of Padua, this 16th-century villa has frescoes by Giambattista Zelotti and Paolo Veronese in the main hall. Another must-see is Villa Emo Capodilista in Selvazzano Dentro (PD), in the Euganean Hills which was designed and frescoed by Dario Varotari, a pupil of Veronese. Here art meets flavour, thanks to the tastings organized of the excellent wine from the historic La Montecchia winery.
Sleeping under Giandomenico Tiepolo's frescoes
The Veneto itinerary of Ville Castelli Dimore through culture, art and beauty continues to Vicenza, the city of Palladio, who left some of his greatest masterpieces here, including the beautiful Teatro Olimpico. And on the outskirts of the city is the 18th-century Villa Valmarana ai Nani which offers art lovers an exclusive experience: sleeping under Giandomenico Tiepolo's magnificent frescoes. In fact, the villa houses one of the most important painting cycles of the 18th century, frescoed by two of the greatest artists of the day: Giambattista Tiepolo and his son Giandomenico. For information: www.villecastellidimore.com/en
