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Discover the ancient who revolutionised the modern.


BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE

11-13 APRIL
13-15 JUNE
26-28 SEPTEMBER
03-05 OCTOBER

Cross the threshold of the Palladian Villas, the extraordinary reinterpretation of classical antiquity with which Andrea Palladio left his mark on the history of architecture.

Treccani Esperienze opens the doors of five of the most iconic Palladian Villas, the stages of a tour of Vicenza and its surroundings. An outstanding guide will take you on a journey to appreciate the proportions of Palladio’s architectural genius.


IN THE PALLADIAN PANTHEON

Villa La Rotonda is considered Palladio's masterpiece: a four-sided temple revolving around an iconic circular hall, inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. During the guided tour, you will have exclusive access to the exterior and the main floor of the villa, which are not usually open to the public.

THE SECRET PLACES OF VILLA BARBARO

Immersed in the Treviso countryside and built for the most cultured Veneto patriciate, Villa Barbaro is the Palladian residence par excellence, embellished with frescoes by Paolo Veronese. Exclusively, the doors to the secret garden of the Nymphaeum and the Tempietto will open, not before enjoying an aperitif in a private wing of the villa.

THE FIRST WORK OF PALLADIO

Villa Godi Malinverni, the first among the villas designed by Palladio, is distinguished by its sobriety and stylistic rigour: the reduced use of architectural ornaments gives value to the splendid Renaissance frescoes that decorate its rooms, examples among the most outstanding in the Veneto region, the result of different schools of painting.

Explore Palladian Vicenza

In Vicenza, Palladio’s architectural vision will appear in every form and in every place in the city, with tours of the Basilica Palladiana, of the Teatro Olimpico, and of Palazzo Barbaran, home to the Palladio Museum.

Hammer Museum of Breganze

Custodian of one of the best-preserved water-wheel mallets in Europe, dating back to the 16th century, the Museo del Maglio di Breganze represents the historical memory of the numerous forges once present in the Veneto region, also thanks to the precious archive that recounts their ancient tradition.

Learn the art of printing

You will be able to experience the importance of printing, which was crucial in spreading Palladio’s ideas, through the edition of the Quattro libri dell’architettura, participating in a lithography and etching workshop at the historic Busato art printworks.


THE GUIDE

MONICA FACCHINI

A graduate in Conservation of Cultural Heritage and a Tourist Guide licensed by the Veneto Region, since 2003 Monica Facchini has been organising experiential guided tours in the Veneto region, itineraries that are far removed from organised groups’ crowded tours, allowing visitors to appreciate the most authentic side of the region’s art and architecture.

THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
  • Two nights in a 4-star hotel near Vicenza with breakfast included
  • Dedicated guide specialising in Palladian architecture
  • Guided tours of Villa La Rotonda, Villa Barbaro, Villa Godi Malinverni, Museo del Maglio di Breganze
  • Guided tours of the main sites in Palladian Vicenza
  • Workshop of lithography and etching at the Stamperia d'arte Busato
  • Food and wine tours in selected restaurants
  • Dedicated on-site travel assistant
  • Private minivan transfers

INFORMATION

Experience limited to 12 people

For more information please contact us at info@treccaniesperienze.it

MEALS AND ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation and meals are included*.

*Except where otherwise indicated in the programmes.

TRANSFERS

All travel within the Experience is included*.

*Travel to and from the location of the Experience is not included.

TRAVEL ASSISTANT

Dedicated 24-hour service throughout your stay.