If you want to treat yourself to an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but without having to give up comfort, here is an itinerary that will be hard to say no to.
Padua, Vicenza and the medieval village of Cison di Valmarino will welcome you with their artistic treasures, monumental architecture and evocative atmospheres. From the Scrovegni Chapel to the Palladian Basilica to the to the Cathedral of Treviso:
stays and experiences await you in the city centre, but enveloped in an intimate and reservedallure, capable of preserving and transmitting the unique value of the Villas, Castles and Mansions of the Veneto: the authenticity of a history, still told and witnessed by the owners, combined with the beauty of enchanted places that are harbingers of moments of well-being.
The first stop on this journey sees us strolling through the centre of Padua. Here, past the Scrovegni Chapel, stands the majestic Palazzo Mantua Benavides, a late 15th-century residence of Marco Mantua Benavides, an esteemed Paduan jurist and luminary of constitutional law.
Today, the Palazzo opens its doors as a refined and charming residence and, inside, three rooms, furnished with taste and attention to detail, welcome guests in an atmosphere of timeless elegance. Each room tells a story, taking the visitor on a journey through period frescoes, precious furnishings and an aura of refined beauty.
Experiences to be had in nearby Villas Castles:
- At 35 minutes you can visit Villa Roberti and the frescoes of the very young Giambattista Zelotti and Paolo Veronese,
- 30 minutes away you can visit Castello del Catajo or Castello San Pelagio.
- At 23 minutes you can taste excellent wine at Villa Emo Capodilista.
We now move on to Vicenza, where Villa Valmarana ai Nani offers an exclusive experience that is really hard to forget: the possibility of sleeping in the Villa, under Giandomenico Tiepolo's magnificent frescoes.
Inside the Foresteria, the Sala delle Cineserie, with its cosy sitting room and private bathroom, is at your disposal for short stays. If you are travelling as a family or with a group of friends, the Villa offers the Appartamento Nani 2, located in the ancient granary of the Foresteria, a functional space with every comfort.
Experiences to be had in nearby Villas Castles:
30 minutes away you can visit Thiene Castle or Villa di Montruglio.
The third stop on our journey takes us among the gentle slopes of the Prosecco hills, in the heart of Cison di Valmarino. Here, just a few steps from the church and the town hall, stands Villa Marcello Marinelli, a residence built between the 12th and 15th centuries that today dominates the village that hosts it with its elegance. Enveloped in the peace that characterises these places, the Villa has 14 rooms, suites and flats. All the rooms enjoy an evocative view: some overlook the square, others the beautiful and secret inner courtyard, and still others look out over the enchantment of the surrounding hills and the nearby castle.
Experiences to be had in nearby Castles Villas:
A few minutes away from the Villa CastelBrando awaits you for a visit, a dinner on the panoramic terrace, or a day to spend, in complete relaxation, inside the Princess SPA.
