Villa Farsetti, 18th-century villa in Santa Maria di Sala, Italy

Villa Farsetti is an 18th-century residence in Santa Maria di Sala that stretches roughly 93 meters in length. The building features triangular and circular pediments framing the windows of the main facade, supported by stone columns.

Architect Paolo Posi built the villa between 1744 and 1774 for Filippo Farsetti on the site of an earlier palace from the 13th century. The project merged new architectural ambitions with the history of an already-established location.

The villa's name comes from Abbot Filippo Farsetti, who commissioned it; before him the estate belonged for centuries to the Sala family, who took their surname from the fief of Sala. Today the building houses municipal offices and hosts art and scenography exhibitions, theatre performances, film screenings and concerts.

The building now serves as the seat of municipal offices and hosts rotating art exhibitions and cultural events. Visitors should check in advance as access may be limited depending on ongoing activities or administrative functions.

The villa was originally surrounded by a botanical garden housing plants from around the world, including rare specimens from America. This collection was arranged in the style of Roman gardens and reflected the family's scientific curiosity.