Villa Emo – English guided tour
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Treviso
Saturday, April 18th, 2025, at 4:15 PM on the occasion of the Venetian Villas Day, you are invited to join a guided tour to admire the iconic beauty of one of Palladio's masterpieces and the fascinating frescoes by Zelotti. Activity by reservation only. Cost: €4.00 per participant + entrance ticket according to current rates. For info: info@villaemo.eu.
Villa degli Azzoni Avogadro – Gong Bath
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Belluno
Through the vibrations of the Planetary Gongs, a sensory experience designed to stimulate individual energy and reconnect with the planetary forces that govern us. By increasing perceptual awareness, participants will be fully immersed in the harmonic vibrations of the Planetary Gongs.
PALAZZO MONTANARI – Art&Wine Experience
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Verona
Palazzo Montanari is a Venetian villa nestled in the hills of Valpolicella that offers the experience of perfect marriage between art and wine. Come and discover the vineyards surrounding the villa, the halls, the ancient frescoes and enjoy the tasting of four wines and extra virgin olive oil with panoramic view of the valley in a climate of peace and tranquillity
VILLA DE CLARICINI DORNPACHER – Discovering Villa de Claricini
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Udine
Guided tour of the seventeenth-century Villa which still retains its original furnishings (tour duration approximately 50 minutes) with access to the park and the recently restored historic gardens. The Villa can be visited in two rounds in the morning: 10:00 am and 11:30 am with reservation recommended on the visit.declaricini.it portal or e-mail info@declaricini.it
PALAZZO MONTANARI – A night at Palazzo Montanari
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Verona
Stay in one of the modern, newly furnished rooms of the Venetian villa Palazzo Montanari. Breakfast served in the morning on our panoramic terrace overlooking Valpolicella.
Villa Zileri – Sound Roots. From Earth to Sound: A Journey into Humanity’s Musical Roots.
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
ChatGPT ha detto: A journey made of sounds and stories, from ancient Greek music to modern genres. A narrative that spans continents and millennia, where jazz, blues, and funk reveal how the Earth’s geography has shaped humanity’s musical languages. An evocative experience among ancestral sounds and marine fossils.
Villa Monte di Costacolonna – Humus et Humanus
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
Exhibition of contemporary artworks displayed in the refined halls of the villa. The title "HUMUS ET HUMANUS" echoes the theme proposed by the Association for Venetian Villas: "Roots of Humus and stories of Humanitas" to tell ancient yet timeless stories and to offer images of real landscapes transformed by imagination into places of thought.
Villa Gallici Deciani – The post-war period in the Villa: encounters that changed the family’s history
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Udine
In Friuli in 1945, amid Allied troops and days of tension, Count Deciani and the young Countess Giulia Cattaneo di Sedrano met and changed their family and the history of the Villa. During the visit, guided by the owner, in addition to discovering the house, you will get to know the protagonists and the historical context that made this extraordary story possible.
VILLA BRANDOLINI D’ADDA – TENUTA VISTORTA – Conference – The Silk Supply Chain: Understanding the Past to Interpret the Present
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Pordenone
By Dr. Ettore Marson, Director of the Domenico Marson Silkworm Industry Museum.
VILLA BRANDOLINI D’ADDA – TENUTA VISTORTA – Visits to the park designed by Russell Page
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Pordenone
Discover the charm of our park, accompanied by tales of its history and architecture. Visiting hours: 10:00-11:00-14:30-15:30
VILLA BRANDOLINI D’ADDA – TENUTA VISTORTA – Tastings of wine and local cheese
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Pordenone
From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, a tasting of our wines paired with local cheeses.
VILLA BRANDOLINI D’ADDA – TENUTA VISTORTA – Orchid Workshop
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Pordenone
A moment dedicated to the care and beauty of these extraordinary plants.
Villa Nichesola-Conforti – Aperitif at the Villa with sunset and wine tasting
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Verona
At sunset, Villa Nichesola-Conforti opens its doors for a refined aperitif. With glasses of select wines, platters of cured meats, and delicious snacks, guests enjoy a convivial moment steeped in history, savoring the refined atmosphere of a sixteenth-century residence as the nobles did.
Villa Nichesola-Conforti – Exhibition of works of art and ancient casts
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Verona
A unique journey through the rooms of Villa Nichesola-Conforti, among etchings, busts, paintings, maps, and ancient casts. The owner, an art historian and collector, guides the experience, leading visitors through rare and precious works, offering an authentic glimpse into the beauty and memory of centuries past.
Villa Nichesola-Conforti – Guided tour by the owner and art historian
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Verona
An exclusive experience led by the owner, an art historian, who opens the doors of Villa Nichesola-Conforti to reveal its secrets. Among frescoed rooms, a nymphaeum-grotto, gardens, stately homes, and hidden symbols of stories from bygone eras, visitors experience an authentic journey into the life and art of a 16th-century residence that still thrives today.
VILLA MANIN GUERRESCO – Dance with the Club Sunshine!
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Udine
Join our open classes for all ages! Learn Modern Dance, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Belly Dance, and even Couples' Fitness to the rhythm of the music. Don't miss the grand finale performance by the Sunshine Club of Palmanova!
VILLA MANIN GUERRESCO – Tasting of cheese aged in a cave and beer
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Udine
Anup Canuti is a cheese affineur. In his cave in Val Colvera, time stands still and the flavor intensifies, and that's where Landris cheeses come to life. Come and discover the secret of this magic. I await you for a guided tasting that will awaken your senses.
VILLA MANIN GUERRESCO – Old-fashioned men
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Udine
Presentation of a book in which the author Stefano Andrea Brancaleon, together with journalist Rossana Bettini, critically examines contemporary society by comparing it with the values and power of the virtue of “kindness.”
VILLA MANIN GUERRESCO – Milonga del Siete
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Udine
You will be able to admire the captivating world of Tango in a Milonga held in a dreamlike setting.
VILLA MANIN GUERRESCO – Tasting selection of cave-aged cheeses and wines
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Udine
The wines of Cantina Ca' Bolani meet the Landris cheese selection, aged in caves, for a pleasant pairing under the direct guidance of their producers.
Villa Pasqualigo, Pasinetti, Rodella – A place to live
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Padova
After a decade of neglect, Villa Rodella reopens for a day. To imagine its future, discover the project for its rebirth, and share ideas, proposals, and visions with the community.
VILLA VENIER CONTARINI – Conference – Tasting and eating. The table of nobles and peasants in the Villa
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Venezia
This morning, Villa Venier Contarini presents a truly intriguing theme for everyone: dining at the Villa. Dr Elisa Bellato will explore the differences between social classes during the time of the Most Serene Republic, focusing on the customs and traditions of what was a difficult era for some.
VILLA VENIER CONTARINI – Polentata
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Venezia
Polenta for everyone! Hot, soft, delicious, cooked according to tradition. It will be there, ready to delight the palates of those present at the Villa, free of charge.
VILLA POJANA – Conference – Polenta, Silk and Devotion: Living in a Villa in the Veneto of the Past
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
The afternoon at Villa Pojana will be a true celebration of history, culture and flavours. Thanks to the words of Dr Elisa Bellato, one of the themes of the exhibition ‘I sapori del Gusto’ (The Flavours of Taste) will be explored, highlighting the differences in the diets of nobles and peasants.
VILLA POJANA – Plenta for everyone!
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Venezia
Polenta for everyone! Hot, soft, delicious, cooked according to tradition. It will be there, ready to delight the palates of those present at the Villa, free of charge.
VILLA VERECONDI SCORTECCI – Dream stays
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Treviso
Enjoy a dream stay where history and beauty meet. Experience the timeless elegance of a historic villa immersed in the quiet Prosecco hills. Let yourself be enveloped by the charm of tradition and enjoy a stay of true relaxation and beauty.
Villa Cariola – Truffle Tasting and Villa Stay Package
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Verona
Live a unique experience in Villa Cariola dedicated to local flavors and relaxation: thanks to the package that includes a truffle-based tasting dinner and a one-night stay in the elegant rooms of the historic residence, you will live a dream experience.
VILLA DEI CEDRI – Relax at the thermal park
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Verona
The "Garda Thermal Park at Villa dei Cedri" is a 13-hectare "natural spa" surrounded by rare plants and centuries-old trees. It features lakes, pools with hydromassage, fountains, and waterfalls, all filled with warm thermal water that flows from two aquifers at depths of 200 and 160 meters. To enjoy the experience, don't forget your swimsuit, bathrobe, towel, etc.
Villa Cariola – Truffle tasting experience
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Verona
Explore the many facets of truffles, the undisputed king of autumn gastronomy, in a timelessly charming location just steps from Lake Garda: Villa Cariola awaits you with a tasting menu specially designed by our chefs to let you experience the authentic flavor of this culinary gem.
FAI-VILLA DEI VESCOVI – Specialist Guided Tour
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Padova
Two specialists in art history and architecture will guide visitors in discovering Villa dei Vescovi. At 11:00 a.m., Dr. Salene Segato will explore the frescoes by Lambert Sustris, and at 4:00 p.m., Prof. Guido Beltramini will explain the origins of the Venetian Villas.
FAI-VILLA DEI VESCOVI – Pumpkin and Ancient Fruits Festival
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Padova
Producers of pumpkins and ancient fruits, jams, preserves and mustards, honey, wine, and olive oil will be the protagonists of a traditional market, organized in collaboration with Strada del Vino dei Colli Euganei and the Slow Food Colli Euganei e Bassa Padovana Association.
VILLA VENIER CONTARINI – Visit with Tasting of the Taste Trails
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Venezia
The villa offers unique experiences, which can be enhanced by listening to stories and facts about its history. The experience becomes even more intense when combined with a presentation of the temporary exhibition, concluding with a themed tasting.
VILLA VENIER CONTARINI – Exhibition The paths of taste
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Venezia
One of the most evocative places in Villa Venier Contarini is the cellars. These magical rooms will host the exhibition 2The Paths of Taste". In these rooms, the story becomes tangible and encounters with the crops of the past, the relationship with food in the days of the Serenissima and the history of polenta will make their way through the ancient walls.
VILLA POJANA – Guided tour with Tasting – The Taste Trails
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
The exhibition narrative will satisfy curiosity and leave visitors with new knowledge. The refined setting in which the event takes place will make participants feel special. The visit will be rounded off with a themed tasting, which is not to be missed.
VILLA POJANA – Exhibition The paths of taste
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
The Venetian patricians gradually abandoned their ancient crafts to devote themselves to peaceful farming. At Villa Pojana, you can visit the exhibition ‘I percorsi del Gusto’ (The Paths of Taste) set up in the rooms on the main floor, where cereals and grains become the Villani family's works of art. Exquisite, bright yellow and duly present is Her Excellency Polenta
Villa Zileri – Where art and nature tell centuries of beauty
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
Step into Villa Zileri and be guided through radiant frescoes, romantic gardens, secret grottos and quiet chapels. On the occasion of the “Giornata delle Ville Venete,” a unique opportunity to discover beauty that has lived on for six centuries. Single ticket €10, guided tour included.
VILLA VERECONDI SCORTECCI – An experience between History, Crafts and Taste
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Treviso
Two special days in villa between history, crafts and taste with live music. In addition to the guided tour of the residence, "Le Grande Merche'" awaits you, the market of beautiful things, with artisan creations and original objects. A bar point with wine and snacks will make the experience even more pleasant. Possibility of overnight stay in our suites.
VILLA MANIN GUERRESCO – The Venetian Villa: More Than a Home, It’s a Lifestyle.
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Udine
Uncover our historic residence and unlock a sensory journey! Dive into history, art, literature and the sensorial pleasure of taste. Then, lose yourself to moments of play and dance, channeling the spirit of the great Venetian social Salons of yesteryear. At our residence, we embrace the contemporary while celebrating life's timeless pleasures.
Villa Zileri – How agriculture shapes the landscape
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Vicenza
The event “How Agriculture Shapes the Landscape” invites you to discover how regenerative farming practices can protect biodiversity, foster a circular economy, and support local communities. An appointment that brings together culture, environment, and social innovation.
Villa Zileri – Discovering Frutti di Marta community garden
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Vicenza
The guided tour of the Social Garden Frutti di Marta at Villa Zileri is an opportunity to discover how regenerative agriculture, inclusion, and the beauty of the place intertwine. Here, cultivation means caring for the land and for relationships, in a journey where nature and community grow together.
Villa Giovanelli Colonna – Guided tour of the Villa
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Padova
It will be possible to visit Villa Giovanelli Colonna with an expert guide, who will highlight its artistic treasure majestic and elegant villas, a jewel of the Brenta Riviera, and its fascinating history.
La Gualda – La Gualda Speaks: Life, Work and Everyday Curiosities
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
La Gualda speaks through the voice of a man who worked and lived here for fifty years. His story guides visitors among spaces and memories of community, farming and daily life.
La Gualda – Indo-Vino: The Wine Senses Game
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
Not your usual wine tasting! Indo-Vino is a playful sensory game that turns sipping into a challenge. Between aromas, surprises and landscapes, a “wine oracle” guides participants to guess the glasses: from La Gualda’s wines to those of Oltrepò Pavese and Elba. Guess right and win a bottle of Vino Gualdo. Invo-vino is part of the Fiera della Memoria project.
Castello San Salvatore Srl – A fairytale place
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
Exceptionally open to self-guided visits, simply using your smartphone, you will be accompanied step by step, audio after audio, by the voice of Princess Isabella Collalto de Croy, discovering the most fascinating curiosities about her dynasty and this extraordinary place.
VILLA BURI TESSARI detta LA CAPPUCCINA – Discover the Villa and its iconic wines
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Verona
Enjoy a multi-sensory experience steeped in history as you discover Villa Buri Tessari, known as La Cappuccina, and its iconic organic wines. You will admire the 17th-century chapel, the centuries-old park and the frescoes in the villa, the historic wine cellar carved into the rock, and taste a selection of the best wines from the cellar. Guided tour.
Villa Beatrice d’Este – Scripta Manent – Guided tour and creative writing experience one-on-one with Beatrice I d’Este
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Padova
In the residence that once belonged to Beatrice I d’Este, we will create with our own hands a notebook with an ancient charm — an intimate, generative space to capture thoughts carried by the wind, to welcome our reflections, and to keep them safe in a heart of paper.
VILLA FORNI CERATO – The gentle restoration of a villa designed by Andrea Palladio
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Vicenza
A journey through the ongoing restoration project, aimed at saving Andrea Palladio's villa from a 50-year period of neglect and oblivion, which is restoring the monument to its authentic beauty, conceived during the Vicenza Renaissance. A unique experience for those who want to experience a 16th-century villa, free from any subsequent transformation.
Villa Forni Cerato – A Journey Through the Life of Girolamo Forni, Andrea Palladio’s Wood Supplier
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
Girolamo Forni, commissioner of Villa Forni Cerato, supplied Palladio with the wood for most of his Vicenza architecture. Not only an entrepreneur of the Vicenza Renaissance, but also a painter, art collector, member of the Accademia Olimpica, and friend of Palladio, Scamozzi, and Valmarana. A walk with Girolamo Forni in the 16th century.
Villa Forni Cerato – Evidences of Andrea Palladio in its Construction
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Vicenza
Discovering Andrea Palladio's signature on the design and construction of Villa Forni Cerato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Its architectural elements reference classical antiquity and Italian Renaissance masterpieces, expressed in a style that would influence the history of Western architecture for centuries.
Villa Rizzardi – Giardino di Pojega – Free guided tour
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Verona
A guided tour of the garden led by our staff to explore this 18th-century masterpiece, discover its history, and enjoy its peculiarity.
Villa Rizzardi – Giardino di Pojega – Vibrations of energy – Yoga and Sound
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Verona
In the silence of the Garden of Pojega, a session of Anukalana Yoga that blends fluid movements, mindful breathing, and the vibrations of the Monochord. An experience for adults that helps release tension and restore inner energy. No prior practice is required, only the wish to be renewed in a unique place of nature and harmony.
Villa Rizzardi- Giardino di Pojega – Meeting with the authors and interactive reading
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Verona
Two children's book authors present their illustrated books during animated readings that invite kids to travel with their imagination on a fantastic journey full of surprises. Among paths, trees, and secret corners of the Garden, they will discover emotions, thoughts, and little truths about life that only the magic of stories can reveal.
Villa Rizzardi – Giardino di Pojega – Guided winetasting
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Verona
A guided sensory journey to discover Guerrieri Rizzardi wines, produced in the vineyards surrounding the Giardino di Pojega. Amidst the warm colours of autumn, immediately after the harvest, this is a unique opportunity to be guided through the aromas and nuances that tell the story of Valpolicella through its most representative labels.
Villa Spineda Gasparini Loredan – A journey through the park and architecture
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
An itinerary through nature and architecture: explore the gardens and exterior views of Villa Spineda Gasparini Loredan, discovering its stories and secrets.
Villa Contarini Giovanelli Venier – Guided tour and visit of “Fine Art Exhibition” by Contemporary Art Tour
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Padova
The visit to Villa Contarini and the entire Vo’ Vecchio site highlights its importance from a historical, architectural, and environmental–landscape perspective. For centuries, Vo’ was a strategic hub for supplying Venice not only with food. Between 1943 and 1944, it was used as a concentration camp. Today, it houses a small Holocaust Museum.
VILLA PRIULI CRISANTI – Concert – In the Time of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
CONCERT IN THE TIME OF GIOVANNI BATTISTA TIEPOLO: A dialogue between music and frescoes in the Grand Hall comes to life: the tones of Chiara Sartorato’s Baroque viola and Riccardo Favero’s harpsichord envelop the listener, unveiling the harmonies of D. Alberti, F. Benda, D. Paradisi, W. Flackton, B. Galuppi, and G.B. Pescetti.
Villa Beatrice d’Este – Morsegotti – Flavours and Glasses by Enoteca Monte Fasolo
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Padova
Thanks to the collaboration with the new MORSEGOTTI format by Enoteca Monte Fasolo, created specifically for these two days at Villa Beatrice d'Este, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a snack or lunch while tasting the excellence of the Euganean Hills — products that embody centuries of tradition and culture.
VILLA CALDOGNO – The Scartosada of Caldogno
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
The Villa celebrates Scartosada, a historic peasant festival celebrating thanksgiving for the harvest, before winter. Villa Caldogno revives the rites and traditions of the rural community, with ancient gestures, a genuine atmosphere, and the warmth of sharing that celebrates the culture and memory of the land.
Villa Fracanzan Piovene – Daily Life in the Venetian Villas
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Vicenza
A journey through the rooms and the barchessa of Villa Fracanzan Piovene, where nobles and farmers shared rhythms, flavors, and stories. Between work in the fields and meals in the kitchen, life unfolded as different worlds intertwined under the same roof.
Villa Fracanzan Piovene – Guided tour of the Villa’s interiors
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
Discover Villa Fracanzan Piovene with a guided tour of its elegant interiors and period collections. Stroll through the park and admire the architecture, history, and unique details of this beautiful Venetian villa.
Villa Albrizzi Marini – The Art of Re-generating
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
A Venetian villa from the early 1500s, with stories of splendour and abandonment, now hosts the Villa Works project: a wide range of services and diverse artistic and productive activities. The experience is a theatrical-literary journey, guided by narration, through: a park with centuries-old trees, the Armenian chapel, the stables, the library, galleries, and spaces
Villa Fracanzan Piovene – Visit and wine tasting
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
Guided tour of Villa Fracanzan Piovene with a final wine tasting by Piovene Porto Godi winery and a savory aperitif selection by Sweet Home Bakery of Villaga.
Villa Maffei Costalunga – Nuances of Wine: Guided Tour and Tasting
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
Discover Villa Maffei Costalunga and taste the exquisite wines of Costalunga Vini. Join guided tours with the owners to explore the history and unique features of a Villa Veneta. An immersive experience of culture and taste, where time stands still and only sensory pleasure reigns.
Villa Molin – TEXTURE – Wine and Fabrics, a blend of stories and sensations
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Padova
"Texture" is a cultural and sensorial experience that intertwines wine tasting with the history of Venetian textiles, celebrating the connection between the mainland Venetian Villas and the Serenissima. A multisensory experience that combines wine and textiles as languages to enhance Villa Molin as a place of dialogue between art, history, and conviviality.
Villa Morosini Lucheschi – Where body and space dance in harmony
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
A gentle, accessible yoga experience immersed in the timeless beauty of the villa. Through breath, movement, and final relaxation, we’ll reconnect with the harmony between body and space, inspired by the elegance and stillness of this unique place.
VILLA PISANI BONETTI – Guided tour of Villa Pisani Bonetti and the Church of Bagnolo
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
Exclusive guided tour of Villa Pisani Bonetti and the Church of Bagnolo, led by Professor Nicoletta Nicolin Tonelato, who will explain the historical connections between the Pisani family and the Parish Church. Additionally, it will be possible to have lunch at L’Osteria del Guà, which will offer the 'MENU’ DEI PISANI' for the occasion.
Palazzo Zambaldi e Villa Marcello Marinelli – Among eagles, stars and scorpions: the hidden heraldry of Cison di Valmarino
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
Starting from the village's emblems, we will visit Palazzo Zambaldi, currently the town hall, and Villa Marcello Marinelli. In search of emblems, we will venture into the mysterious rooms of the palace until we reach the ancient residence with its magnificent internal courtyard dominated by an imposing centuries-old horse chestnut tree.
CASA DALLA FRANCESCA – Venetian Villa culture and interesting anecdotes about the ancestor Doge Lorenzo Celsi, the ecosystem of the lowland forest, and fun tools and games from the local rural community of yesteryear
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Padova
An immersive experience in the Venetian Villa Civilization where the past meets the present. In the Planiziale Forest, you can live the rhythm of nature, while the testimonies of artisanal and rural traditions connect us to the wisdom and history of our land.
VILLA LA ROTONDA – Breakfast at Villa La Rotonda
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
Start your day in a unique setting with a wholesome breakfast, followed by a guided tour in Italian of the villa. At 9:30 am, breakfast with filter coffee, organic apple juice, and homemade cake or cookies made with flour from the Rotonda’s fields. At 10:30 am, guided tour of the exterior and the Piano Nobile (duration: 1 hour).
Villa La Rotonda – Aperitivo at sunset
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
A unique opportunity to experience the magic of the villa at sunset, surrounded by art, history, and authentic flavors. 4:30 PM Guided tour in Italian of the exteriors and the Piano Nobile. 5:45 PM Aperitivo at the Café Bistrot “Scuderie de La Rotonda”, with a glass of local wine/spritz/non-alcoholic drink and focaccia made with flour from the Rotonda.
VILLA BURI TESSARI called LA CAPPUCCINA – Discover Villa Buri Tessari La Cappuccina
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Verona
Breathe in history and discover the story of Villa Buri Tessari, known as La Cappuccina. You will admire the 17th-century chapel, the centuries-old park and the frescoes in the villa, as well as visiting the historic cellar carved into the basalt rock and the dovecote in the villa. The tour is led by the Tessari sisters, who will recount anecdotes and interesting fact
MONASTERO DI AQUILEIA – VILLA RITTER DE ZÁHONY – Visit to the Monastery and wine tasting
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Udine
An unforgettable guided tour awaits you, taking you on a discovery of the origins of our estate, the medieval monastery of Aquileia, residence of the barons Ritter de Záhony. Upon request, it will then be possible to taste three wines in the new wine bar "Giardini Ritter de Záhony", which will be open during the whole time of the Giornata delle Ville Venete.
Villa Manin – Villa Manin park
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Udine
‘The immense palace and superb gardens of Passariano belonging to the Counts Manini, Venetian nobles, constitute a residence fit for a king.’ This is how Carlo Goldoni described it in 1738. Come and discover the past, present and future of the largest historic park in Friuli Venezia Giulia, accompanied by those who work there with dedication.
Villa Cordevigo – Wine tasting
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Verona
The tasting is led by an expert sommelier who shares every detail, from the characteristics of the land that give the wines their uniqueness, to the winemaking techniques that respect tradition while embracing sustainable innovations. Each sip takes you on a journey to discover a territory that speaks of history, passion, and a deep connection with nature.
VILLA TIEPOLO PASSI – The two Parks and the Culture of Water
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Treviso
A historical, artistic, and landscape itinerary reveals the origins and purpose of the Villa Civilization: art and devotion in the sumptuous frescoes of the main hall and the intimacy of the family chapel; business and leisure between the rustic park rich in crops and the leisure park with its Italian-style garden and romantic woodland.
VILLA TIEPOLO PASSI – Weekend in a 17th-Century Venetian Villa
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Treviso
Surrounded by a wonderful historic park, the stay is all about art and beauty, nature and history. The atmosphere is light, the hospitality elegant yet simple, reflecting the everyday rhythm of life in the villa: centuries-old landscapes, ancient walls, sumptuous frescoes and the culture of water. The villa is still inhabited by the Counts Passi de Preposulo.
VILLA GERA – Bartolomeo Gera’s dream – A path through peace and fellowship
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Treviso
Villa Gera won't be visited, but encountered like an old lady who has watched over the city. A Lady who has seen even too much and, after almost two centuries, feels the need to spread her voice, whispering her creed: peace and fellowship. -Guided tour with the owners-
VILLA GERA – The mystery of Villa Gera
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Treviso
Come with us in an incredible adventure! To discover the history of Villa Gera, you will need to work together, every game will be a challenge to overcome. The visit will be made by you, one game at a time! *An excellent knowledge of the Italian language is required.*
VILLA FOGAZZARO-COLBACHINI – Montegaldese Triptych
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
Montegaldese Triptych: an adventure multiplied by 3! At Villa Fogazzaro-Colbachini and its parks join Castello Grimani-Sorlini and the Monastery of S. Marco. A cultural trail through the parks and gardens of three historic neighbors, three illustrious neighbors: a Villa, a Castle, and a Monastery that open their hidden spaces, culminating in a festive surprise!
VILLA CORNARO DI ROMANO D’EZZELINO – Tour and tea break
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
A guided tour of the Villa finishing with a tea break. Flavours inspired to the 18th century taste (chocolate, coffee, tea, biscuits, "Diplomatica" cake and "Cornaretti" - a typical pastry dedicated to the Villa). The experience will be accompanied by live harpsichord music.
VILLA CORNARO DI ROMANO D’EZZELINO – Tour and breakfast
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
A guided tour of the Villa finishing with breakfast. Flavours inspired to the 18th century taste (chocolate, coffee, tea, "Cornaretti" - a typical pastry dedicated to the Villa - biscuits, "Diplomatica" cake). Historical reenactors dressed as 18th-century Venetian aristocrats will be there, too.
VILLA RECHSTEINER – Villa in festa “Autumn Edition” – Fresco celebration
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
Sunday, October 19th, on the occasion of the "Giornata delle Ville Venete," Villa Rechsteiner opens its doors for the inauguration of the restored frescoes on its 17th-century façade. Join the Mayor of Oderzo, art historian Susanna Scapin, and restorers Mariateresa Bonaldo and Elena Dal Moro for a Sunday of guided tours, wine tastings, and family activities.
CASTELLO DI SAN PELAGIO – The second life of San Pelagio: 45 years as Museum of Flight
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Padova
The Castle of San Pelagio opens its doors to share its story: from medieval tower to Venetian Villa, from the historic events of 1918 to its opening to the public 45 years ago. An afternoon of visits, music and dialogue to discover how a house-museum continues to live thanks to its cultural activity.
CASTELLO DI SAN PELAGIO – Villa or Castle?
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Padova
Let’s discover the secrets of the Castle of San Pelagio: over 650 years of history, from the 14th-century tower to the Museum of Flight. We will stroll among the typical elements of the Venetian villa: the barchessa, the formal garden, the ice house, and the orchard... Together we will build the villa’s map and create the family coat of arms and family tree.
VILLA DI MODOLO – Stay in agriturism
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Belluno
The premises of the old dairy of Modolo, which operated in the agricultural village from the late 1920s, open their doors to welcome guests into the newly renovated rooms of the agriturismo. The calm and tranquility of Modolo, with spaces characterized by echoes of the rural past but equipped with every modern comfort, make for a truly relaxing stay.
VILLA ANGARANO BIANCHI MICHIEL – Guided visit at Villa Angarano
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Vicenza
We welcome you and guide you through a walk tour of the most enchanting corners of Villa Angarano: the Palladian columned porches, the romantic Park with its greenhouses and vegetable garden, including the Ancient Stables and the family Church. Exceptional opening of the main Salon of the villa, which is usually closed as it is a private residence.
VILLA SELVATICO e GIARDINO TERMALE – Red October
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Padova
Villa Selvatico is transformed into a stage of unique colors and flavors. The leaves turn red and the glasses are filled with excellence. Masterclasses and exclusive tastings of wines from the Euganean Hills. It will be a unique experience, a journey through the taste and aroma of exceptional wines.
VILLA MOROSINI LUCHESCHI – Echoes of life, voices of the past
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
Discover Villa Morosini Lucheschi in a unique experience led by the owners. Stroll through the garden, admire the façade and the cypress-lined avenue. Explore the elegant interiors, enriched with stuccoes, while the owner shares stories that make every corner truly special.
Villa Valmarana ai Nani -A Journey through the Wonders of the Villa
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
The guided tour at Villa Valmarana ai Nani is a unique experience: immerse yourself in the world of the Tiepolo frescoes and relive the history of this extraordinary place. Discover the Villa’s beauty, the magic of its artworks, and the details that make it a must for art and culture lovers.
Villa Valmarana ai Nani – Villa Valmarana: A Journey in Mixed Reality
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
During Giornata delle Ville Venete, you will explore Villa Valmarana in Mixed Reality with a Meta Quest 3 headset. The frescoes come to life, and the protagonists of the stories will share secrets, anecdotes, and curiosities, turning every space into an immersive experience that brings art and history to life like never before.
Castello Papadopoli Giol – Neo – gothic and romance in a Venetian Villas
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
With its tall crenelated towers, bow windows, chimneys disguised as pinnacles and arched mullioned windows, this majestic building looks exactly like a real medieval English castle. You can visit the foyer and the entrance hall, the Piano Nobile and the rooms on the second floor, discovering the English neo-Gothic style that distinguishes this villa.
Castello Papadopoli Giol – The roots of the Venetian Villa
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
You will discover a unique Venetian Villa, as well as stroll through a romantic 13-hectare English-style park. The purpose of the day is to introduce you to the history and origins of the Venetian Villa phenomenon and the distinctive features of Castello Papadopoli Giol. The experience will be completed with a visit to the winery and a wine tasting with the owner.
Villa San Liberale – Cultural Aperitif: Vietnam – A Sensory Journey Through Flavors and Traditions
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Belluno
During Giornata delle Ville Venete a sensory journey between Italian elegance and Vietnamese tradition, will waiting for you: cultural storytelling, spring roll cooking workshop, Vietnamese coffee tasting, and gourmet aperitif in the historic and flower-filled setting of Villa San Liberale.
Villa Selvatico Giardino Termale – Guided Tour – Villa and Thermal Garden
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Padova
An exciting walk “from the Dark Forest to Paradise.” A metaphorical journey, initially dark and shady, among centuries-old trees and thermal lakes, then climbing upwards to the Villa, a heavenly destination. Visiting Villa Selvatico and its Thermal Garden with a professional guide is an immersion in history, art, and nature.
Villa Selvatico e Giardino termale – Audioguided Tour – Villa and Thermal Garden
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Padova
An exciting walk “from the Dark Forest to Paradise.” A metaphorical journey, initially dark and shady, among centuries-old trees and thermal lakes, then climbing upwards to the Villa, a heavenly destination. Visiting Villa Selvatico and its Thermal Garden independently with your smartphone is an immersion in history, art, and nature.
Villa Chiminelli – Memories of times gone by
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
An exclusive tour with Villa Chiminelli's owners awaits you, and they'll be your guides on a journey through the lovely Italian garden, the "Barchesse" (rural annexes), and three museums (the Museum of Rural Life, the Tanning Museum, and the Ethnographic Museum).
VILLA CHIMINELLI – A walk through Villa Chiminelli’s fields
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
You'll have the chance to fully immerse yourself in nature with a charming and unforgettable walk along the estate's tree-lined avenue. This scenic path runs right between the cultivated fields, with corn on one side and Prosecco vines on the other.
Villa Chiminelli – Discovering Villa Chiminelli
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Treviso
You're invited to an exclusive tour with the owners themselves. They will guide you through their historic home, filled with charm and history. You'll hear their personal stories and discover how they passionately inherited and and preserved this special place. The tour includes a magnificent fresco cycle from the school of Paolo Veronese and the private chapel.
VILLA BUZZATI – Ghosts…and other strange encounters in Villa Buzzati
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Belluno
In the ancient granary of Villa Buzzati, recently restored and made accessible, we will tell and read you stories of ghosts and other strange "inhabitants" of this magical place, which greatly inspired Dino Buzzati's writing. You will visit the photographic exhibition "Il Granaio Ritrovato," a visual journey from unusual perspectives.
Parco Frassanelle – The Transhumance at Parco Frassanelle
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Padova
To celebrate the "Giornata delle Ville Venete," come experience the Transhumance at Parco Frassanelle! You'll find sheep and lambs that have arrived from alpine pastures and witness scenes from a shepherd's life. Painting and weaving workshops, along with a guided tour of the villa and caves, will give you a unique experience blending nature, tradition, and creativity
Villa Farsetti – Guided tour “Villa Farsetti: Past and Present”
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Venezia
This majestic 18th-century complex, commissioned by Abbot Filippo Farsetti, Villa Farsetti maintains its grandeur and majesty intact, thanks to its exquisite architecture, 42 Roman columns, and monumental garden. A visit allows you to relive the history and events of this little-known building, an unmissable stop on the Grand Tour.
Castello Estense di Arquà Polesine – Yoga e Meditazione al Parco del Castello
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Rovigo
Villa Stecchini – “The Magic of the Villa: where children dream and adults savor”
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
For the "Giornata delle Ville Venete" at Villa Stecchini, an experience blending nature, culture, and family awaits you. Children aged 2 to 10 can explore the Elf Park and educational farm, while adults can enjoy local "cicchetti" and wines in the ancient cellars. Afterward, everyone can come together for a guided tour of the Villa to discover its charm.
Giardino Monumentale di Valsanzibio – Villa Barbarigo Pizzoni Ardemani – Exploring the Allegorical Garden
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Padova
Our expert guides will lead you through the Allegorical Garden to discover the symbolic purification path, inspired by Cardinal Saint Gregorio Barbarigo and designed by Luigi Bernini. With explanations of the symbolism and some botanical notes, the tour ends at the Piazzale delle Rivelazioni, usually closed to the public.
CastelBrando – Find Yourself in Our Oasis of Well-being: Princess Spa entrance
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Treviso
Leave the noise of the world behind and step into an oasis of wellness. With a day pass to the Princess Spa at CastelBrando, every space is designed to help you rediscover your balance. Treat yourself to a sensory journey for body and mind, after which you will feel profoundly renewed.
Villa Correr Agazzi with Barchessa – Villa Correr Agazzi, a farm business hub and a delight place of the serene, cultured and polite community of that time.
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Venezia
Villa Correr Agazzi is a patrician 17th century's estate still keeping both the characters of a base for agricoltural business and delight's place.The experience will show the making process of such a settlements and their dual purpose through a complete archive's documentation and a full visit to the estate.
Villa Zanardini Fabris – Detective journey – from the Romans to the Liberty frescoes
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Pordenone
Near Pordenone stands Villa Zanardini-Fabris, an 18th-century home with stunning Art Nouveau frescoes. It preserves the love story of a Venetian noblewoman and a commoner. Acting as detectives, you will discover the intricate political and economic ties of the time, including the relationships between the Abbey of Santa Maria di Silvis, Aquileia, Venice, and the silk
Castello di Thiene – Hamlet: an itinerant theatre performance through the rooms
2025 | Sabato 18 Ottobre | Vicenza
L’Archibugio presents a site-specific, immersive performance of Hamlet in the Castle of Thiene's historic halls. Audiences follow the action room by room in this evocative 1.5-hour production. A powerful journey through betrayal, ghosts, and revenge, with staging that invites viewers to “shed light” on the shadows of the Danish court.
Villa Rosa a Tramonte –Discover the thrill of sleeping in a Venetian Villa
2025 | 18 e 19 Ottobre | Padova
Villa Rosa is a unique place where history, elegance, and nature blend in a timeless harmony. Inside the guesthouse, Villa Rosa offers its guests an elegant tourist apartment, carefully furnished and equipped with every comfort, perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of a Venetian villa.
Villa Rosa a Tramonte –Exclusive guided tour with the ownwes
2025 | Domenica 19 Ottobre | Vicenza
The guided tour with the owners is a magical experience, where you'll be introduced to the villa's history and anecdotes from those who have lived there for generations, preserving and loving it. During the one-hour tour, you can see private rooms normally closed to the public, visit the guesthouse and the oratory, and walk through the historic park.