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Food & Drink The building was constructed at the beginning of the 16th century, commissioned by the Counts Arnaldi of Vicenza, who held significant land in the area. It features a robust horizontal structure with the main facades facing north and south. The architectural design is attributed to Antonio Francesco Olivera, a disciple of the renowned architect Michele Sammicheli (1484-1559).
Villa Manzoni Valcasara
typical architecture
16th-century Vicentine
The typical 16th-century Vicentine architecture of the period can be seen in the central hall, which features original terracotta floors and interesting ceiling beams interspersed with wooden coffered details.
The frescoes in the main hall, depicting images of women, cherubs, ornaments, and flowers, are attributed to Paolo Caliari, in collaboration with his contemporaries Fasolo and Zelotti.
Noteworthy is the 18th-century internal portal located in the middle of the main room’s east wall. The outbuildings, visible from the front garden, are adorned with rusticated columns inspired by ancient Roman models, as reinterpreted by Sammicheli.
On the main road, separate from the villa, stands the private chapel dedicated to Saint Rita, which is currently open for worship. It was built in the 18th century by the Marquises Manzoni and opens onto the road through a small exedra framed by two statues of musicians with flowing drapery, playing ancient trumpets. The oratory is connected to the villa via an internal garden featuring a centuries-old magnolia tree.
The villa is open daily by reservation and is available for wedding banquets and receptions.
[Source: www.villamanzonivalcasara.it and www.villeagricole.com/ita/ville_7.htm]
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