The project

A long weekend to discover and experience the Venetian and Friulian Villas.

What is it?

It is a national event entirely dedicated to the Venetian Villas to tell the story of the “Villa Civilization” through experiences such as: visits, tastings, stays, workshops, readings, artistic performances, holistic activities, conferences, and exclusive meetings.

What do you do?

Visitors and guests will be able to discover and learn about the Venetian Villas by actively participating in themed experiences, which they can choose based on their own passions or the region they wish to explore. All of this takes place over the course of an entire weekend.

Following the great success of the third edition (with over 15,000 visitors in two days), the Associazione per Le Ville Venete – APS and the IRVV (Regional Institute for Venetian Villas) are presenting the fourth edition of the event. Taking place on October 17, 18, and 19, 2025, it pursues the shared goal of enhancing the historical, artistic, literary, agricultural, and social heritage of our Venetian Villas.

The Giornata delle Ville Venete promotes the Venetian Villa by highlighting its identity as a “Casa Viva” (Living House), a concept that is unique in the world and not comparable to other similar cultural experiences. This journey to discover the “Villa Civilization” directly involves the visitor, who, by taking part in exclusive activities, rediscovers themselves as an active protagonist through “doing”—a transformation made possible only by experiencing the event firsthand.

The Venetian Villas will tell their own story, along with their art, culture, architecture, craftsmanship, and surrounding nature. This will happen through guided tours, walks, concerts, workshops, tastings, stays, and many other experiences that will introduce participants to the Venetian Villa of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

The theme of the proposed experiences.

Heritage

Traditional and well-known activities of a Venetian villa, offered exclusively, such as a guided tour with the owner, a costume reenactment, or an in-depth account with family anecdotes.

Family

Activities dedicated to families and children: workshops, treasure hunts, craft activities, and special tours for the little ones.

Green

Activities organized outdoors and/or with sustainable themes: a guided park tour with a specialized guide, an autumn picnic, a photo shoot, and more.

Wine&Food

Many Venetian Villas today keep their food and wine history alive through their winemaking. This includes tours of the cellars, tastings of agricultural products, vineyard visits, lunches, dinners, brunches, and afternoon refreshments dedicated to the finest products of the Venetian Villas.

Dream

Dream stays for a complete and immersive experience in an exclusive Venetian Villa.

Wellbeing

The Venetian Villas make you feel good, helping you rediscover your psychophysical well-being thanks to a concentration of alchemical and holistic energy that embodies themes of beauty, nature, and the landscape. Here you'll find experiences that will reconnect you with your inner self.

Life in the Villa

And... if it rains?

This theme was created to offer you a wide choice of unique and engaging activities, even when the sun gives way to the rain. Indeed, rain can create a magical and evocative atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the timeless charm of the Venetian Villas. You'll find all the experiences to be had in covered venues or activities that embrace the rain—perhaps with umbrellas and galoshes—turning every moment into a chance for discovery.

Plan your
Venetian Villas Day
with these suggested itineraries.

Whether you want to dedicate an entire weekend to immersing yourself in the world of the Venetian Villas (perhaps even staying overnight in one!) or combine as many experiences as possible in a single day (Saturday or Sunday), be sure to check out our suggested itineraries.

The program

This year, the fourth edition of the Giornata delle Ville Venete will begin on the morning of Friday, October 17th, with the public conference “Orizzonti oltre i confini” (Horizons Beyond Borders). The conference is dedicated to exploring various themes concerning the Venetian Villas and will be hosted at the splendid Villa Zileri in Vicenza. This year’s event aims to explore the deep and indissoluble link between the Venetian Villas and the land, reflecting on the concepts of “Humus and Humanitas,” an ever-present connection between the Villa, the land, and the community.

The program will be published in the coming months. Please note that the conference at Villa Zileri is free to enter, but seating is limited and booking is mandatory. Therefore, we recommend you monitor the website and our social media channels to reserve your spot as soon as registration opens.

The Giornata delle Ville Venete will reach its peak on Saturday, October 18th, and Sunday, October 19th, with the opening of the Villas to the public and many scheduled initiatives. The goal is to promote experiential and sustainable tourism that centers the human, environmental, historical, and artistic value of the Venetian Villas.

Perché un intero weekend dedicato alle Ville Venete?

Promuovere la specificità̀ e la Civiltà̀ delle Ville Venete: unica e incommensurabile, ricca di storia e non assimilabile ad altre realtà
Aggregare in un’unica giornata le molteplici esperienze tematiche che si possono fare nelle Ville Venete
Sottolineare ciò che è la Villa Veneta «Ora», nel presente, con tutti i servizi trasversali che propone al visitatore odierno
Utilizzare la Villa Veneta e le esperienze che offre per recuperare il proprio benessere attraverso la bellezza in modo conviviale.
Visitare in modo esclusivo alcune Ville Venete accompagnati dai loro proprietari.
Aumentare l’afflusso turistico nazionale e di prossimità in bassa stagione
Condividere le Ville Venete non solo dal punto di vista promozionale e di conoscenza nei confronti dei visitatori ma anche dal punto di vista imprenditoriale nei confronti dei proprietari di Ville Venete.