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Villa Valmarana ai Nani: Tiepolo Frescoes and Dwarf Statues in Vicenza
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Vicenza
Discover the captivating Villa Valmarana ai Nani in Vicenza, Italy. Explore the stunning Tiepolo frescoes and unique dwarf statues in this historic villa owned by the Valmarana family.
Discover the captivating Villa Valmarana ai Nani in Vicenza, Italy. Explore the stunning Tiepolo frescoes and unique dwarf statues in this historic villa owned by the Valmarana family.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Villa Valmarana ai Nani - Your ticket grants you access to explore Villa Valmarana ai Nani, renowned for its exquisite Tiepolo frescoes, which epitomize the artistic flair of 18th-century Venice.\n\nThe guided tour spans approximately one hour and encompasses a walkthrough of the Palazzina (the owner’s abode), showcasing five rooms adorned with…
- Villa Valmarana ai Nani - Your ticket grants you access to explore Villa Valmarana ai Nani, renowned for its exquisite Tiepolo frescoes, which epitomize the artistic flair of 18th-century Venice.\n\nThe guided tour spans approximately one hour and encompasses a walkthrough of the Palazzina (the owner’s abode), showcasing five rooms adorned with Giambattista Tiepolo’s mythological frescoes, and the Foresteria (guest quarters), which features seven rooms embellished with frescoes by Giandomenico Tiepolo, Giambattista’s son, cumulatively presenting nearly 800 square meters of frescoed surfaces.\n\nThroughout history, the Villa has welcomed a host of illustrious visitors, including Goethe in 1786, members of the Italian, English, Belgian, and Danish royal families, and notable figures such as Agnelli, Fellini, Nureyev, among others.\n\nPost-tour, guests are invited to stroll through the historic park and garden, replete with vibrant flora, engage with the 3D Room for an enveloping experience, peruse souvenirs and regional merchandise at the Bookshop, and cap off the visit with a relaxing break at the Cafeteria, which offers a breathtaking panorama of the Villa’s natural environs.
What's Included
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- Local taxes included
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- Local taxes included
What's Not Included
- Transport
- Transport
Additional Information
The Villa Valmarana ai Nani, located on the outskirts of Vicenza, is an exceptional monumental site comprised of the ‘Palazzina’ (Owner’s Residence), the Foresteria (Guest-House), and the Scuderia (Stables), which are set within a historic park. This place is enclosed by walls adorned with Dwarf Statues. It possesses the unique distinction of being the…
The Villa Valmarana ai Nani, located on the outskirts of Vicenza, is an exceptional monumental site comprised of the ‘Palazzina’ (Owner’s Residence), the Foresteria (Guest-House), and the Scuderia (Stables), which are set within a historic park. This place is enclosed by walls adorned with Dwarf Statues. It possesses the unique distinction of being the only location where you can appreciate the works of the father-son duo, Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, side by side. The frescoes, commissioned in 1757, still remain under the protection of the Valmarana family who owns and resides in the Villa.
- The villa has parking spaces, and there is a bus stop within walking distance
- On rare occasions, the villa may be closed for a special event such as a wedding; check before you visit
Location
Villa Valmarana ai Nani
Via Dei Nani, 8
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(57 Ratings)
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Danielecu8524nj
Apr 30, 2024
Unmissable - A wonderful residence that is not always included in tours of Venetian villas but which, like the others, absolutely deserves a visit.
The interiors richly decorated by Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo are unique and astonishing, and the place where the villa stands conveys a great serenity.
There are very few parking spaces in front of the gate, but you can park in the area and then take a short walk to reach the site.
Recommended visit without a shadow of a doubt.
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P5847yafrancescar
Mar 18, 2024
Frescoes by Tiepolo - The villa can be reached on foot from the center of Vicenza along the road along the rivers and a cycle and pedestrian path. We recommend it because it is problematic to park nearby, as there are a small number of spaces available. We took the guided tour with Giuseppe. It is not entirely visible because there are construction sites underway. This visit is more focused on the pictorial works mainly of Tiepolo father and son, featuring numerous very evocative frescoes, which Giuseppe was able to illustrate and enhance with a lot of passion, which he passed on to us. The presence of numerous stone statues representing garden gnomes on the surrounding walls is characteristic. I recommend visiting with a guide to fully appreciate it.
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K5932lwcatherineg
Sep 17, 2023
Nice legend - We visited this villa and its gardens. There’s a nice legend for this place. A couple had a girl who was dwarf. So to make her believe that everyone was like her, they built small things and small furniture. They also had small people who worked for them. One day she saw a nice boy on the street and she fell in love with him. As she was dwarf and as he didn’t want her, she cried a lot and she died of grief…
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Nat_dell
Sep 3, 2023
Nice experience to recommend - Preparing our visit to Vicenza we informed ourselves about this splendid visit. It is located just outside Vicenza and can be reached by bus or even on foot with a nice walk. We booked the guided tour that we suggest, with a few euros more the visit acquires a different flavour. Our group was led by the Countess, a lovely and competent person who manages to make the explanations exhaustive but also light. The frescoed rooms are very beautiful and the whole of the villa also represents a cross-section of the society of the time, comfortable and with a beautiful view of the panorama, the refreshment point present, for us it is absolutely worth it.
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991udayt
Aug 31, 2023
Stunning - What an amazing place. The frescoes are outstanding. The gardens are really worth exploring. We thought we would be there for an hour but we ended up spending almost 3 hours
it is worth giving the Villa time to explore itproperly.
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Tončica
Jul 15, 2023
Stunning - Stunning villa and its garden. Beautiful frescoes. Friendly staff. Caffe terrace ideal for rest and a spritz. Parking place. Not a lot of tourists. 10-min walk to La Rotonda.
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Kmarko
Sep 27, 2021
Don't be intimidated by the naughty dwarfs ;) - a charming villa with a beautiful garden and a separated building for guests, worth a stop, especially if you combine the visit with the major Palladio's masterpiece 5 mins walk from here, Rotonda.
Just an idea - park the car here (if you are lucky to get the parking place) and see both of the villas. Parking close to Rotonda seems more problematic.
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179cynthiaf
Oct 12, 2019
Peaceful gardens and gorgeous frescoes - This is a relatively small property consisting of two villas with gorgeous gardens. The part of the gardens included in the entrance tickets is of limited size and does not take long to see.
Each room in the villas is frescoed in a different style, one nicer than the next. It was a pleasure to be able to enjoy non-religious art in Italy.
We took a taxi from the train station to this attraction and asked the security guard to call a taxi for us when we were ready to leave.
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Silvio
Nov 3, 2024
Interesting - We visited the villa with the guided tour with Mr. Giuseppe.La visit was really interesting lasts about 2 hours, where the various explanations of the frescoes and paintings of the rooms are given, plus historical information.The price 17 euro.We visited it in the morning beginning at 10 30.If you want to find a place in front of the villa go well in advance.Otherwise it is difficult to find a posto.Al tempo part of the park is under renovation.
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Claudiocj4571kx
Nov 16, 2023
Beautiful and very interesting - Beautiful view and beautiful villa with magnificent frescoes. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, the walk to the villa and the rotunda was also very nice
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