Villa di Geggiano, Neoclassical rural palace in Pianella, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Italy
Villa di Geggiano is a baroque residence with a rectangular footprint set among formal gardens designed with architectural elements by sculptor François Joseph Bosio. The grounds also support olive trees for oil production.
The property became part of the Bianchi Bandinelli family in 1527 when Girolama Santi brought it as her dowry upon marrying Girolamo Bandinelli. This family connection shaped the estate's path through the following centuries.
The vestibule frescoes, painted around 1790 by the Tyrolean Ignazio Moder after drawings by Giuseppe Zocchi, show the seasons and portraits of the Bianchi Bandinelli family and friends, including Alessandra Mari of the anti-Jacobin "Viva Maria!" movement. Upstairs, exotic Parisian wallpapers and chinoiserie hangings reflect the cosmopolitan taste of Mario Bianchi Bandinelli.
The property operates as a venue for events and celebrations, with rental accommodations available for guests. Access is typically arranged through event bookings or by special request for visits.
An outdoor theater sits on the grounds where Italian playwright Vittorio Alfieri performed his works during his time at the villa. This space preserves the memory of an important chapter in Italian theater history.
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