Castles and villas in Veneto

Historic Castles and Villas of Veneto

Veneto’s architectural heritage spans centuries of power and prestige, from the medieval defensive systems of the Scaligero family to the refined elegance of Renaissance villas. This collection features UNESCO-protected masterpieces by Andrea Palladio, such as Villa Foscari and Villa Barbaro, alongside opulent Baroque palaces like Villa Pisani on the Brenta Canal. The list also includes the fortified island of Peschiera del Garda and several medieval castles that once guarded the Verona region and Lake Garda.

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Villa Pisani, Stra

Villa Pisani at Stra refers to the monumental, late-Baroque rural palace located along the Brenta Canal at Via Doge Pisani 7 near the town…

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Castello Scaligero

Not only does this beautiful medieval castle offer splendid scenic views, it also houses history and natural science museum.

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Venice Casino

The world's oldest casino is seated in a spectacular palace. You can choose from many games here, including poker, roulette and blackjack.

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Ca' Pesaro Palace

You can find two museums focused on modern and oriental art in this splendorous Baroque palace built in the 18th century.

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Palazzo Barbieri

This exquisite example of Neoclassical architecture, built in the 19th century, now serves as the town hall.

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Old Castle

Historic Gothic castle and museum from the 14th century featuring extensive art collections and medieval architecture.

Peschiera del Garda Fortress

Historic fortress and defensive system featuring city walls.

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Villa Foscari

Villa Foscari is a villa in Mira, near Venice, northern Italy, designed by the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio.

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Villa Barbaro

Villa Barbaro, also known as the Villa di Maser, is a large villa at Maser in the Veneto region of northern Italy.

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St. Peter's Castle

These former Austrian barracks are now closed, but the architecture and the amazing view of the town are worth the climb.

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Palazzo della Ragione

Situated in the historical center of the city, this palace is a showcase of Romanesque architecture.

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Castello Scaligero

This 13th-century medieval fortress overlooks the Mincio valley and the historic village of Borghetto. It retains its distinctive horseshoe-shaped Round Tower, three smaller towers, and parts of the curtain wall that once belonged to the Scaligero defensive system.