Situated in the heart of Valpolicella, the giardino di Pojega at Villa Rizzardi is a remarkable complex. The garden extends behind the villa for more than 50,000 m2 and features a historic teatro di verzura, or outdoor theatre. Architect Luigi Trezza designed these gardens between 1783 and 1796, drawing inspiration from sixteenth-century Venetian gardens.
Villa Rizzardi stands on a hill, north-east of the town of Negrar, and offers a panoramic view of the valley. The villa itself is a Veneto villa from the late nineteenth century, likely built between 1868 and 1870. It was constructed by the Rizzardi counts, who have been owners of the territories where it stands since 1677, and it remains in the family's possession today.
The architecture of the villa is in the Baroque style with late Renaissance influences, the work of architect Filippo Messedaglia. From 1967 to 2004, the villa was inhabited by the Spanish sculptor Miguel Berrocal. The property continues to stand as a significant manor in the province of Verona.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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