Palladio Villa tour - INVALID FOR 2009
Type: Tours around Venice
Departs From: Venice
Meeting Point: Tronchetto, Venice
Duration: 9 hours
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Product Code: 491
Tour features 3 villas by Italian Renaissance Architect Andrea Palladio; Villa Emo, Villa Barbaro and Villa Foscari (also known as La Malcontenta).
Tour Highlights
- 3 villas by Italian Renaissance Architect Andrea Palladio; Villa Emo, Villa Barbaro and Villa Foscari (also known as La Malcontenta).
PALLADIO VILLA DAY TOUR FROM VENICE
The Villa Emo by Andrea Palladio, unencumbered by lavish decoration, surrounded by elegant gardens, its simple form makes it one of Palladio's purest creations as a Villa architect. Enjoy the Zellotti's frescoes, one of Palladio's favourite frescoes artists, as we tour the villa. And learn why many people regard this as the most beautiful of the Palladian Villas.
The Villa Malcontenta by Andrea Palladio, along with its famous legend, is one of Palladio's most famous villas. Built for the wealthy Foscari family, it sits in splendid isolation beside the waters of the Riviera Brenta Canal. As we tour the interior we'll discuss how Palladio's architecture evolved. The design of this Villa reflects the transition of Palladian architecture from his early years of imitating other architects to a period when he began to realize his own unique designs.
Villa Barbaro by Andrea Palladio, the most richly decorated of all Palladian villas, is villa barbaro palladio villa tour venicefamous for its delightful Veronese frescoes. As we tour the interior, we'll discuss the beautiful frescoes of the Villa and the famous conflict between Palladio, the patron Marcantonio Barbaro and Veronese as they wrestled over the design and ideology of the building.
Providing the perfect interlude between villas, we'll visit the enchanting village of Asolo and take a leisurely lunch at a local Osteria where we'll enjoy delicious regional cuisine and some of the local wines. Asolo, "The pearl of Veneto", is arguably one of the most beautiful hill-towns in Italy.
Includes
- All Applicable Entrance Fees for Tuesday & Saturday departures between March & October. At other times additonal private visiting fees may apply as the villas are not open to the public every day of the week
- Fully Licensed Local Expert Palladian Guide
- Lunch in a local restaurant
Excludes
- Tips and Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
Please Note
- Minimum of 4 people and a Maximum of 8 to operate this tour
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