The landscape at the villa
«This is a place for those who are charming and pleasant to meet: it’s on top of a small and easy to climb little hill. On one side is the Bacchiglione, a navigable river, and on the other are delightful abundant and fertile hills which remind us of a big theatre. There are plenty of delicious fruits and beautiful views, some en within sight while others end with the horizon». Palladio, I Quattro Libri dell’Architettura
Isolated on its own hill just outside the center of Vicenza, La Rotonda is clearly visible from the stretch of the Riviera Berica road that runs alongside it. The relationship between the Villa and its environment is completely harmonious as there are no surrounding walls or hedges that block the view of the surrounding landscape.
Villa Almerico Capra is the ideal starting point to explore the surrounding areas and to find out more about Palladio.
The landscape at the villa
«This is a place for those who are charming and pleasant to meet: it’s on top of a small and easy to climb little hill. On one side is the Bacchiglione, a navigable river, and on the other are delightful abundant and fertile hills which remind us of a big theatre. There are plenty of delicious fruits and beautiful views, some en within sight while others end with the horizon». Palladio, I Quattro Libri dell’Architettura.
Isolated on its own hill just outside the center of Vicenza, La Rotonda is clearly visible from the stretch of the Riviera Berica road that runs alongside it. The relationship between the Villa and its environment is completely harmonious as there are no surrounding walls or hedges that block the view of the surrounding landscape.
Villa Almerico Capra is the ideal starting point to explore the surrounding areas and to find out more about Palladio.
Vicenza
Palladio’s City
The centre of Vicenza has historical evidence dating back to roman times, but the city is above all memorable due to the architectural splendor reached in the renaissance era during the Republic of Venice’s long Dominion.
Its urban design is indelibly tied to Andrea Palladio: must see artworks include the Basilica Palladiana, the Teatro Olimpico, Palazzo Chiericati, which hosts the Civic Museum, Palazzo Barbaran da Porto and the Palladio Museum, along the countless city buildings and country villas designed by the legendary architect.
In 1994, in Vicenza the palladian villas were added to the UNESCO Heritage List.
For more information visit www.vicenzae.org
Vicenza
Palladio’s City
The centre of Vicenza has historical evidence dating back to roman times, but the city is above all memorable due to the architectural splendor reached in the renaissance era during the Republic of Venice’s long Dominion.
Its urban design is indelibly tied to Andrea Palladio: must see artworks include the Basilica Palladiana, the Teatro Olimpico, Palazzo Chiericati, which hosts the Civic Museum, Palazzo Barbaran da Porto and the Palladio Museum, along the countless city buildings and country villas designed by the legendary architect.
In 1994, in Vicenza the palladian villas were added to the UNESCO Heritage List.
For more information visit www.vicenzae.org
Palladio Museum
Palazzo Barbaran da Porto
The museum is inside the Palazzo Barbaran da Porto along with the Centro Internazionale di Studi di Architettura Andrea Palladio in the heart of Vicenza.
The Palladio Museum offers visitors permanent and temporary exhibitions focused on Palladio’s work and related topics: this is an unmissable destination get a deeper insight into the architect’s work.
Thanks to CISA, members of the public can access a specialized library and an online media library.
Palladian Museum
Palazzo Barbaran da Porto
The museum is inside the Palazzo Barbaran da Porto along with the Centro Internazionale di Studi di Architettura Andrea Palladio in the heart of Vicenza.
The Palladio Museum offers visitors permanent and temporary exhibitions focused on Palladio’s work and related topics: this is an unmissable destination get a deeper insight into the architect’s work.
Thanks to CISA, members of the public can access a specialized library and an online media library.
Palladian Routes
Itinerari palladiani
The network of palladian destinations between Vicenze, its countryside and Venice; exclusive itineraries to discover the heritage and land of the great 16th century architect. La Rotonda is among the founders of Palladian Routes.
For more information visit: www.palladianroutes.
Palladian Routes
Itinerari palladiani
The network of palladian destinations between Vicenze, its countryside and Venice; exclusive itineraries to discover the heritage and land of the great 16th century architect. La Rotonda is among the founders of Palladian Routes.
For more information visit: www.palladianroutes.