The restoration of Villa La Rotonda
The work of restoration
of the north-west façade continues, all the various processes (washing, grouting, restorations) will follow to bring the façade to the ideal state.
In 2002 the last intervention. The techniques and research are much improved and we are more than certain of the final result ...
Keep this photo to compare it with the next one in September: when will we remove the scaffolding!!!
The new guide has finally arrived! "La Rotonda" di Andrea Palladio is available in our bookshop and on the Facebook shop!
On September 21st, 1786, Goethe described Villa “La Rotonda” in his “Italian Journey” using these words: “Today I visited the splendid building which stands on a pleasant elevation about half a league from the town, and is called the “Rotonda”. It is a quadrangular building, enclosing a circular hall, lighted from the top. On all the four sides, you ascend a broad flight of steps, and always come to a vestibule, which is formed of six Corinthian columns. Probably the luxury of architecture was never carried to so high a point”. Today, in his book “La Rotonda di Andrea Palladio”, professor and artist Gian Antonio Golin depicts the Villa with a detailed fascinating overview of the clients, the inside, the outside, the decorations, the architecture-nature bond and the design . The final outcome is an adaptation of the religious connotations of temples and churches into a private building. The guidebook offers plenty of pictures by the artist Tranquillo Cortiana showing the Villa’s exterior and interior, unique and never seen snapshots like the ones about the ground floor and the impressive kitchen.
The book and the photos will lead the reader to a magic place arousing a strong sensation of astonishment, today more than yesterday.
Yoga in Villa La Rotonda
Villa La Rotonda invites you to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the garden in an exclusive Iyengar Yoga lesson led by teachers Daniela Manente (Iyengar intermediate III certificate).
Yoga connects us with our inner landscapes, with nature, with beauty and other beings.
When? Every Sunday from May to September.
HOW TO BOOK? Through the WhatsApp mobile phone 342 8470220 a confirmation ok will arrive.
ENTRANCE: 15.00 euros
Notes: In case of rain the course will be held at the "Barchessa della Rotonda".
Guided tours by specially trained staff
Take the opportunity to discover "La Rotonda" in its details! Let yourself be carried away by the beauty accompanied by our specially trained staff who will tell you the story of this architectural icon!
WHEN: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10.30, 15.30 and 16.30.
DURATION: about 40 minutes
TICKETS: (including guided tour): € 15.00 adults, € 10.00 up to 14 years, free for children up to six years and for the third child accompanied by parents.
Limited seats!
Reservations are recommended, the visit starts with a minimum of 5 people.
HOW TO BOOK? By calling the landline number: 0444321793, or by sending a request on WhatsApp to 327 0098536.
NOTES: Every first and last Saturday of the month it is necessary to book VicenzaTourGuide visits by sending the email to vicenzatourguide@gmail.com.
Let's start from our Beauty!
News - Saturday 25 April: "The benches last!". Never before has this motto of the Serenissima returned today. A sneaky enemy knocked the economy out into family life. Today April 25th, San Marco and Liberation Day, a Veneto and Italian symbol like Villa la Rotonda wants to give a sign of Life, a wish for good luck starting from our beauty!