Villa d'Adda-Borromeo, Rococo villa in Cassano d'Adda, Italy
Villa d'Adda-Borromeo is a Rococo-style manor in Cassano d'Adda featuring three stories in its central block, flanked by two shorter wings with classical symmetry throughout. The building contains many rooms including storerooms and stables, surrounded by a large park with tree-lined paths.
The estate was built around 1765 for the D'Adda family and later passed to the Borromeo family. During World War II, it served as headquarters for Canadian Allied command.
The rooms inside display ornate salons with mythological frescoes from the 1800s and neoclassical stucco work in grey tones. This decoration reflects the taste of the families who lived here and used the spaces for celebrations and social gatherings.
The building and surrounding park are best explored by taking time to visit both areas and walk through the various rooms. It helps to wear comfortable shoes since you will be visiting both the interior spaces and the gardens and paths in the park.
The main reception hall spans two floors and features special architectural elements designed to improve sound quality for musical and dance events. This thoughtful design shows how important performances and celebrations were to life at this estate.
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