Villa Barbarigo, Vicenza

The Villa Barbarigo in the commune of Noventa Vicentina, near Vicenza, Italy, also referred to as "Villa Barbarigo Loredan Rezzonico" reflecting the various marriage alliances among aristocratic Venetian families who have owned the house, is a rural palace built in the late 16th century.

In 1588, the Barbarigo family had commissioned the building from a generally unknown Veronese architect, who was familiar with Palladio's works. The structure is imposing for its height and elaborate adornmnent of loggias and porticos. The villa is notable for its fresco decorations by the artists as Antonio Foler, Antonio Vassilacchi ("il Aliense"), and Luca Ferrari from Reggio.

The Villa Barbarigo a Valsanzibio near Padua is renowned for its elaborate gardens and garden sculpture and statuary.

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