A short distance from Vicenza<\/strong> and the famous Villa La Rotonda<\/strong>, nestled in the green hills, stands Villa Valmarana ai Nani<\/strong>, one of the most fascinating 18th-century residences in the Vicenza area.<\/p>\n The villa belongs to the prestigious Valmarana<\/strong> family, key figures in the city’s cultural life. Among its most illustrious members is Leonardo Valmarana<\/strong>, Prince of the Olympic Academy\u2014the institution that founded the Olympic Theatre<\/strong>\u2014and a personal friend of Andrea Palladio<\/strong>. <\/p>\n The Valmarana family purchased the villa in the first half of the 18th century<\/strong>, commissioning the interior decoration to Giambattista Tiepolo<\/strong> and his son Giandomenico Tiepolo<\/strong>, creating one of the most important painting cycles of the 18th century<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In the main villa<\/strong>, Giambattista Tiepolo frescoed the rooms following a refined thematic division inspired by:<\/p>\n The scenes, full of light and movement, perfectly express the theatricality and narrative grandeur<\/strong> of the Venetian master, offering the visitor a visual experience of extraordinary intensity.<\/p>\n His son Giandomenico worked primarily in the guest house<\/strong>, developing a more realistic and intimate<\/strong> pictorial language, featuring: <\/p>\n The comparison between father and son makes the tour particularly interesting from an artistic and historical perspective.<\/p>\n In the garden<\/strong>, along the boundary wall, are the famous statues that gave the villa its name: the dwarves of Villa Valmarana<\/strong>. Trust those who truly know the territory.<\/p>\n Contact us now for a quote<\/strong> or book online<\/strong> your guided tour of Villa Valmarana ai Nani<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categoria-visita-guidata":[],"tag-visita-guidata":[],"class_list":["post-3876","visita-guidata","type-visita-guidata","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"introduzione_visita":"Visit Villa Valmarana ai Nani: a guided tour<\/strong> of the Tiepolo atelier, focusing on Giambattista and Giandomenico. The history of the Valmarana family<\/strong> and the legend of the dwarves<\/strong> in the garden.","durata_visita_guidata":"1 hour","luogo_visita_guidata":"Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza (Veneto)","fruizione":"Guided tour","lingue":"Italian, English","intro_categoria":"Explore Villa Valmarana ai Nani and admire Tiepolo's frescoes depicting classical and modern stories. Strolling through decorated rooms and the garden of the dwarves, enjoy an immersive artistic experience in Veneto. ","faq_1":"What is the duration of the tour?","risposta_faq_1":"The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.","faq_2":"Where does the tour take place?","risposta_faq_2":"At Villa Valmarana ai Nani, in Vicenza (Veneto).","faq_3":"Which works can be admired?","risposta_faq_3":"The fresco cycle by Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, featuring classical themes and aristocratic life.","faq_4":"Is it suitable for families?","risposta_faq_4":"Yes, the itinerary is accessible and suitable for visitors of all ages, including informative breaks.","faq_5":"How to book?","risposta_faq_5":"You can book online on our website or request a quote by contacting Veneto TourGuide."},"yoast_head":"\nThe Tiepolo fresco cycle<\/h3>\n
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The guest house and Giandomenico Tiepolo<\/h3>\n
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The garden and the legend of the dwarves<\/h3>\n
\nAccording to an evocative legend, these are the petrified servants of an ill-fated princess<\/strong>, condemned to guard the residence forever. A romantic tale that contributes to the timeless charm of the place. <\/p>\nPractical information<\/h3>\n
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Why choose Veneto TourGuide for Villa Valmarana ai Nani<\/h2>\n
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