Once an opulent residence for the noble Barbarigo family in the 17th century, Villas Barbarigo has a significant and chequered history. The villa passed through the hands of the Astori family and was abandoned after a while, but was revived by Gianni Carraro in the 1960s. Though its history is marked by its original status as an aristocratic property, the villa has seen its fair share of dramatic twists and turns.<br><br>The villa's exterior is a charming representation of 17th-century Venetian style, with large arched openings, blind arches, and a central balcony.
Inside, the villa retains much of its original character, with a vaulted ceiling in the main hall and terracotta-style flooring in several areas. Several fragments of frescoes were also found underneath layers of plaster. The villa's few remaining frescoes depict zeffiretti, festive décor, and allegories of Faith and Fortitude.<br><br>The villa has been restored with the help of the Ente per le ville venete, and today it stands as a stunning example of Italian history and architecture.
<br><br> References:<br><br>Villa Barbarigo, Mirano, Italy<br><a href="https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Barbarigo">https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Barbarigo</a><br><a href="https://www.openstreetmap.org/">https://www.openstreetmap.org/</a>
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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