Villa delle Ginestre, 18th-century villa in Torre del Greco, Italy
The Villa delle Ginestre features a square floor plan with two levels and a neoclassical portico supported by Doric columns facing the Gulf of Naples.
Canon Giuseppe Simioli constructed this residence in the late 1700s, which later became the final dwelling place of poet Giacomo Leopardi in 1836.
The villa houses regular exhibitions and events dedicated to Italian literature, with particular focus on the works created by Leopardi during his stay.
The property, managed by the Vesuvian Villas Authority since 1962, opens its doors to visitors following an extensive restoration completed in 2012.
A surviving cypress tree planted by Giuseppe Ferrigni in the 19th century stands as a natural monument on the villa grounds.
Location: Torre del Greco
GPS coordinates: 40.77741,14.41438
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:09
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