Villa Girasole

Villa Girasole features a rotating L-shaped structure placed on a circular base with a diameter of 44 meters and a central tower reaching 42 meters.

The construction of this experimental residence took place between 1929 and 1935 under the direction of navy engineer Angelo Invernizzi and architect Ettore Fagiuoli.

The interior spaces demonstrate rationalist design principles through geometric patterns, metallic furniture, gold mosaics, and ceramic tile arrangements throughout the rooms.

Two diesel motors power the rotation mechanism, allowing the upper structure to complete a full 360-degree turn in approximately nine hours and twenty minutes.

The entire upper section of the villa, weighing 1,500 tons, rotates on three circular rails using fifteen roller skates to follow the sun's daily path.

Location: San Martino Buon Albergo

Architects: Angelo Invernizzi, Ettore Fagiuoli

Architectural style: rationalism

GPS coordinates: 45.46064,11.10628

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:07