Renaissance Villa Near Verona
Villa Ca' Vendri, a Renaissance Villa near Verona, Italy is considered one of the most important villas in the Veneto.
Ca' Vendri was commissioned by the Counts Giusti in the 16th century and built by Venetian architect Michele Sanmicheli, who famously introduced the Roman High Renaissance style to northern Italy.
The facade features a fresco by the renowned 16th century artist Paolo Farinati.
The 10 acre estate is just 6 km from Verona, located in the picturesque Valpantena region and surrounded by AOC vineyards and olive groves.
The stately villa and its numerous outbuildings are set at the end of an iconic cypress avenue, offering nearly 40,000 square feet of accommodations, with nearly 26,000 square feet in the main villa.
Restored to a high standard, the 30-bedroom property is frequently used as a luxurious wedding and events venue.
The 8-bedroom main villa features beamed ceilings, Venetian mosaic floors, stone and marble fireplaces, and vaulted ceilings detailed with stuccos and arabesques.
Luxury amenities include a large indoor swimming pool and 2 elevators.
Surrounded by a lovely park with statues and fountains, the estate is crowned with a beautiful nymphaeum, which houses a Gentilitial chapel dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Tolentino.
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