Villa Attias

Villa Attias was a Renaissance Revival residence in Livorno featuring lavishly decorated interior spaces and a walled garden. The property displayed a fountain crafted by sculptor Luigi Brizzolara, depicting Leda and the Swan, which became one of its most notable artistic elements.

The building was constructed in the 17th century as a home for coral merchant Jasach Attias. The Scaramangà family later acquired it and commissioned architect Antonio Cipolla to undertake significant renovations in 1871.

The villa served as a residence for several prominent families whose choices shaped the appearance and character of their surroundings. The interior spaces reflected the tastes of those who lived there, with each owner leaving their mark on the decoration and layout.

The villa no longer stands today, as the building was demolished in 1968 to make space for new commercial structures. The location where it once sat is now known as Piazza Attias.

The Brizzolara fountain from the garden is the only surviving element from this lost residence. Today the sculpture stands in Villa Fabbricotti park, serving as a tangible link to the vanished architectural past.

Location: Livorno

Architects: Antonio Cipolla

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.54433,10.31476

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44