A manor on a raised embankment

Villa Taverna is a historic manor in Triuggio, located in the hamlet of Canonica Lambro. The villa stands on a site of ancient foundation, cited in the 13th century as 'Canonica Sancti Viti ad Lambrum'. In 1525, it was acquired by Conte Francesco Taverna, a chancellor at the court of Ludovico il Moro. The villa sits on a slightly raised embankment relative to the riverbed, making it a unique site in the Brianza territory. It is noted as one of the oldest suburban noble residences near the ancient city of Milan.

While some 19th-century guides mistakenly attribute the villa's architecture to Pellegrino Tibaldi, the building underwent two major expansion campaigns between 1653 and 1699, and again during the first four decades of the 1700s. By the 19th century, a large glass window was installed to close the entrance atrium. The current appearance reflects a series of renovations that maintain the appearance of a sober, severe residence.

The villa features a U-shaped plan with a two-story central body and two symmetrical lower wings. These wings support two low turrets that provide symmetry to the structure. The courtyard is enclosed by an 18th-century fence with Rococò stone pillars. The main entrance is a ground-floor portico with three semi-circular arches, leading to a long perspective view through the rear park, which still preserves its original Italian-style parterres.

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