There are about 2000 buildings named as Venetian Villas built between the 15^th and 18^th centuries. Most of them were private houses, owner’s residences and homes for the farm workers and holidays residences along the Brenta River. That was the best period for the region, being the decadence of feudal castles and also the end of the wars for commercial against Genova, Milan, Ferrara and the Ottomans, when Venice Republic was trying to extend its territory. With the peace, in fact, Venice, realized that agriculture could be more profitable and safer than mercantile and commercial activities. The great aristocratic families started to entrust the most famous architects, painters and sculptors of that time, who gave birth to extraordinary works of art.

Meeting at 10am

Transfer by car to Mira, along the Brenta River – about 50’

• VILLA WIDMANN REZZONICO FOSCARI, Mira (VE)  https://maps.app.goo.gl/MS1MGsgLiMzKku2U8

18th Century -

In 20’ drive we reach  VILLA PISANI, Stra (VE), the “Queen of the Venetian Villas” – 15^th Century

LUNCH BREAK around Padua https://maps.app.goo.gl/vfC864C4cXwWoGTq8

Transfer to Vicenza, about 40’ drive to

• VILLA VALMARANA AI NANI, Vicenza  https://maps.app.goo.gl/EARftm8TL78t7EpdA

17th Century; Frescoes from Tiepolo (Gianbattista and Giandomenico)

A quick view to the near VILLA “LA ROTONDA”, the Andrea Palladio’s Masterpiece

In 30’ drive we reach   

• VILLA CONTARINI, Piazzola sul Brenta (PD)     Guided Tour at 5pm  (booking 049 559 0347)

Andrea Palladio design 16^th Century    https://maps.app.goo.gl/3R12xhEAy3n4HvFFA

Return to Codogné around 8pm