Villa Valmarana

Villa Valmarana is a Renaissance residence in Vigardolo with a square layout, central hall, and symmetrical rooms arranged around it. The entrance features Doric columns and a Serlian window opening that defines its classical facade.

The Valmarana family commissioned Andrea Palladio to design and build this residence between 1542 and 1546, following his first journey to Rome in 1541. That Roman visit deeply influenced his architectural approach for this project.

The interior walls display frescoes depicting Roman emperors in simulated niches, hunting scenes, and mythological narratives from different historical periods.

This building is part of the UNESCO World Heritage collection of Palladian villas and can be visited through scheduled guided tours. It is advisable to check visiting times in advance, as access is limited and requires planning.

The house was designed to accommodate two separate family units, with rooms arranged in precise mathematical proportions that decrease in size from the central hall. This carefully calculated layout reveals Palladio's understanding of proportion and practical family living.

Location: Vigardolo

Architects: Andrea Palladio

Architectural style: Palladian architecture

Part of: City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto

GPS coordinates: 45.60740,11.58440

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00