Villa Cornaro

Villa Cornaro or Cornèr is one of the masterpieces designed by architect Andrea Palladio for the Venetian countryside and especially for Giorgio Cornaro who commissioned the work in 1553. The villa of Piombino Dese marks a clear leap in prestige and quality, especially in the spending abilities of the Palladian clientele, until then reserved for a Vicentine audience.

All this thanks to the architect's trips to Rome between 1540 and 1548, which confronted him with the tradition of classical Rome and with the architectural developments of his contemporaries.

The villa is developed in a double order of columns, Ionic and Corinthian, thus setting two overlapping lodges. In the same period, between 1550 and 1560 he also designed Villa Pisani in Montagnana in a very similar way, which he later portrayed side by side in the second Book of Architecture, thus taking up the tradition of the princely residence on the outskirts of the city.

Inside we find the extraordinary hall, intended for guests, with four columns supporting a ceiling full of frescoes. Despite the changes in the post-World War II period in the seventies and eighties, Villa Cornaro maintains a good state of conservation and is a World heritage site.

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Is the most populated in the Veneto region, has always been a territory rich in resources, top-quality food and wine products and a destination for great artists and free thinkers. It is a predominantly flat area, crossed by numerous waterways and characterized by remarkable agricultural landscapes. Picturesque villages, abbeys and historic villas enrich this enchanted territory, while the Regional Park of the Euganean Hills will offer unforgettable moments to travelers. Do not miss the chance to spend a few days here! Plan your holidays in this wonderful province, our tips and suggestive photographs will help you take the right path.

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The Veneto Region, nestled in the north-east of Italy, is a mix of history and traditions and, all of it, is enriched by the liveliness of its inhabitants and by a wide range of typical products all to be savored. From the highest peaks of the Dolomites, he embraces and welcomes each visitor with brotherly warmth, accommodating him among the many lounges of his cities of art, giving him unforgettable emotions. Turning between the pages of this site, you can organize your next holidays in the Veneto region and thanks to the many photos published, everything will be very simple.