I think that in the world there is no person who does not know Villa Almerico goat called the rotunda In fact it is one of the most famous works among the villas designed by the architect Andrea Palladio.
And the particularity of this villa is because it has four perfectly identical facades with a large dome in the middle.
Among other things, a part of the villa was completely undergoing restoration because we know that these places need constant maintenance.
From the villa, among other things, if you can see the famous sanctuary of monteberico, another really important place is that I will certainly bring here with a specific article.
However, the villa was commissioned to Palladio by Paolo Almerico practically a very refined Vicentine priest and man of culture who in 1500 wanted a home in Vicenza where he could retire at the end of his work at the papal court.
So the works started in 1567 and after only 5 years practically Almerico already lived inside the villa which then changed hands to his son who sold it to the Valmarana family who then opened it to visits to the public around the 90s.
For me, the strong point of this villa is precisely the internally frescoed dome, a true masterpiece of the art of the 1500s.
the beauty of this dome that rests on the 6 columns and beyond the central hall all around there are the rooms always with frescoed interior decorations however it is very beautiful especially in spring also the park which has been recently recovered.
For the visit you can do it both independently and with a guided tour, the cost for the free visit is € 10 and practically the villa is open from 12 March to 8 December from 10 to 18. reservation.
a very important and well made residence which is definitely worth a visit.
