The Palace Priuli Ballan, situated in Piove di Sacco, Italy, showcases the grandeur of Venetian villas. Originally owned by Alvise Priuli, the complex is first mentioned in a 'declaration of the cadastral value' from 1518. The 'barchesse' (wings) and oratory are mentioned in documents from the mid-1700s. During the First World War, the Palace Priuli Ballan served as a military hospital. A devastating fire in 1940 caused significant damage, and the restoration was carried out by the Bastianello Family in cooperation with the Superintendency for Cultural Property. The exedra, a significant part of the complex, still holds a statue, said to represent a figure from Greek mythology. It remains unclear if the exedra is currently owned.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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