Villa Mansi, Segromigno in Monte, 16th century villa and gardens in Segromigno in Monte, Italy
Villa Mansi is a 16th-century manor house in Segromigno in Monte with a central portico flanked by double columns and two symmetrical wings. A double-ramped staircase leads to the main entrance and defines the building's formal appearance.
The property began under the ownership of the Benedetti family and passed to the Cenami family in 1599. The Mansi silk merchants acquired it in 1675, a change that led to the name by which we know it today.
The walls inside feature frescoes by Stefano Tofanelli, including scenes of the Trial of Midas and the Triumph of Apollo on the ceiling. These artworks shape how the rooms feel and speak to the artistic taste of the families who lived here.
Access to the property is by guided tour only, offered on weekdays from October through March. It is wise to book ahead and plan your visit within this timeframe.
The gardens were designed by Filippo Juvarra and contain four separate trapezoidal sections, each with its own distinct perspectives. This layout creates the visual impression of mirrored worlds that reveal themselves as you move through the space.
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