Villa Vannucchi, 18th-century villa in San Giorgio a Cremano, Italy
Villa Vannucchi is an 18th-century manor house featuring a facade adorned with Corinthian columns and double rows of balconies across multiple levels. The building opens onto a formal Italian garden where a monumental fountain serves as the central focal point.
Giacomo d'Aquino, Prince of Caramanico and a court official under Carlo di Borbone, commissioned the construction in 1755 by purchasing land from the Imparato family. The property underwent major restoration work that was completed in 2006 and is now overseen by the local municipality.
The villa appeared in the opening scenes of the 1986 film 'Ricomincio da Tre' starring Massimo Troisi, which brought it wider recognition beyond the local area. This cinematic moment remains part of how people remember the place today.
The villa is best visited during daylight hours to fully appreciate the architectural details and garden layout. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since you will traverse both the building's interior spaces and the surrounding garden grounds.
The garden was designed in 1783 by landscape architect Pompeo Schiantarelli and planted with unusual tree species including camphor, pines, and magnolias for the region. A broad central avenue guides visitors through this botanical arrangement toward the ornate fountain at its heart.
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