VILLA PISANI AND THE BARCHESSA OF VILLA PISANI

The Villa Pisani in Bagnolo, designed by Andrea Palladio as early as 1541 - the date of his return from his first trip to Rome - and built between 1544 and 1545, is perhaps the most representative work of the early period of his activity and sanctions Palladio's glorious collaboration with the Serenissima.

The author held this work in such esteem and the power of his patrons, the Pisans, that he opened with it the section dedicated to ‘Villa Houses’ in his famous treatise: ‘The Four Books of Architecture’ (Venice 1570).
In the architectural lines of the Villa di Bagnolo, it is possible to recognise certain similarities with the monuments of ancient Rome (from which, in fact, it was inspired), particularly the thermal buildings. In fact, it recalled their grandeur and grandeur and, therefore, was well suited to represent the settlement of the new ‘feudal lords’ and the assertion of the power of Venice on the mainland.

Today, the Villa and Barchessa are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.