Villa Badoer

Fratta Polesine, Italy

Villa Badoer was designed in 1556 by Andrea Palladio for the Venetian noble Francesco Badoer, and built between 1557 and 1563, on the site of a medieval castle which guarded a bridge across a navigable canal. This was the first time Palladio used his fully developed temple pediment in the facade of a villa.

Villa Badoer has been part since 1996 of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto'. The building is open to the public and one of the wings houses the National archeological museum of Fratta Polesine, opened in 2009.

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Founded: 1556-1563
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Italy

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Michele Torelli (16 months ago)
Villa Badoer in Fratta Polesine in the province of Rovigo is an example of Renaissance architecture, it stands out for its elegant front facade and Ionic columns inspired by classical Greek and Roman times. The exterior of the villa is enriched by an elegant portico and a wide staircase leading to the main floor, elements that contribute to creating a harmonious integration between the building and the surrounding landscape. An unmissable destination for lovers of architecture, history and beauty. It represents a masterpiece of balance between innovation and tradition, demonstrating how architecture can elevate the human spirit through its harmony and beauty.
Andrea Biguzzi (2 years ago)
Beautiful and quiet, truly a hidden gem
Daria Voltazza (2 years ago)
We took advantage of the guided tour, not too long and clear even for children. The villa is well preserved and next to it there is also the archaeological museum. All this allows you to spend a pleasant half day.
Francesca Poletti (3 years ago)
Palladian villa of great visual impact, always effective Palladian solutions, to be seen absolutely. You never get tired of Palladio and his vision and construction following the aura rule. The search for harmony between the architectural structure and the environment, always at the top. Visit it.
jonas hendl (6 years ago)
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