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Due to the current health emergency situation, visiting times and procedures may be subject to change. It is therefore advisable to check them by contacting the garden directly.
In a sizeable 18th-century park, the Villa’s undisputed main attractions are a scenic fishpond replenished by the garden’s murmuring waters, centuries-old avenues ending in far-off fields, and pairs of statues from Orazio Marinali’s workshop standing guard over views of the Vicenza landscape.
Located close to the town centre on a large agricultural estate, this imposing complex was built in the mid-17th century to a Palladian-style design attributed to Antonio Pizzocaro for Antonio Piovene, the owner who was keen to celebrate his family’s accension to the Venetian patriciate. The complex spans a number of elements, starting with a quadrilateral plan central courtyard with central fountain bordered by an unbroken, three-sided series of arcades, the ends contiguous with the main residence which takes up the entire southern span. To the south, an Italian-style garden is bordered on one side by a high wall along the road, and on the other by a large fishpond fed by the waters of the Poscola stream, which the Piovene family had diverted. The formal garden is bordered by boxwood hedges and dotted with citrus trees. Three avenues run through the extensive 18th-century park, two lined with hornbeam, one with lime trees, creating a sense of perspective that ends n the countryside. This whole portion of the garden is characterized by the soundtrack of gurgling water that flows through thin stone channels to feed the large fishpond. The complex is today managed by its current owners, the da Schio family.
Highlights
Fishpond
A common feature in Veneto region gardens, this fishpond has a dramatic impact, with a stone balustrade and rich statuary from the Old and New Testaments.
Jappelli’s Design
In the 1820s, Luigi Piovene commissioned architect Giuseppe Jappelli to design a new garden to replace the previous formal one, renovating the park with a landscape characterized by winding paths and a large lake between gentle hills. The project was never implemented.
Belvedere over the Countryside
The desire to forge strong links between the garden and the surrounding countryside is clear in this element, which stands at the end of a path that runs from the villa to this veritable belvedere with cypress trees and a terrace, its balustrade offering views out over the scenery.
Villa Piovene da Schio Contacts
Villa Piovene da Schio Opening times and prices
Opening hours
The Villa and the Park are open from April to October inclusive, with different opening hours according to the season.
Pricing
Visits are by appointment only and take place exclusively with a guide for groups of at least 15 people.
- You can visit all the exteriors, the 18th century park, the Italian garden.
- Special conditions are reserved for schools, universities, cultural and religious institutions and associations.
- It is requested that the group consists of a minimum of 15 people and that the reservation is made at least 48 hours in advance.
Villa Piovene da Schio How to get there
Address
Via Villa, 117,
36070, Castelgomberto (VI)
Latitude: 45.5916514
Longitude: 11.3855475
How to arrive by road
From Vicenza follow SR11 until Via Giosuè Carducci. Take Via F. Filzi in the direction of Strada Provinciale 35/Viale Italia/SP35 in Creazzo. Follow Strada Provinciale 35/SP35 and then take Strada Provinciale 35/SP35 in the direction of Via Roma in Castelgomberto. Turn right and take Via Roma and continue as far as Via Villa.
Additional directions
Villa Piovene da Schio is far:
- Vicenza: Km 18
- Verona: km 60
- Venice: Km 90
- Airport Verona Villafranca: Km 70
- Marco Polo Venice Airport: 95 Km
Villa Piovene da Schio Services/Accessibility
Services
In the complex of Villa Piovene da Schio there are four residences of different sizes, for medium-term periods or holidays. For info and reservations consult the website .
Villa Piovene da Schio Private events
The Villa organizes many private events such as weddings, corporate events and conventions, seminars, shows and exhibitions. For further information consult the website.
Villa Piovene da Schio Itineraries
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