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Bertesina Vicenza (1542)

The Villa Thiene at Quinto, like the family palace in Vicenza, was probably built for Marcantonio and Adriano Thiene using a design by Giulio Romano later modified by the work’s manager, Palladio. It is located at the centre of the Thienes’ two large farming areas and overlooks the river Tesina. The design contained elements that were radically different from anything seen in other Palladian villas. The building is dominated by a great barrel-vaulted loggia that is much higher than the rest of the building; the exterior meanwhile is adorned with Doric pillars that are reduplicated on the shorter sides.

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Address
Via San Cristoforo, 23 Bertesina Vicenza

Visit
Public not admitted