Villa Saraceno, Vicenza

A Palladian villa dating from 1550, built for a nobleman from Vicenza as a country retreat and a working farm. Inside, the loggia and sitting rooms are decorated with lively frescoed friezes.

Parts of the Villa are open for visits on Wednesday afternoons (2pm to 4pm) between 1 April to 31 October. Appointments are not needed. A guide book is available for 5 euros. 

Read about the history and restoration of Villa Saraceno.