10 historic villas to admire in the municipality of San Biagio di Callalta
Surrounded by the lush tree and flower vegetation of splendid gardens, ten spectacular Venetian villas enrich the already vast architectural, historical and artistic heritage of the municipality of San Biagio di Callalta in the province of Treviso.
Villa Navagero Erizzo
Purchased by Gino Santagà at the end of the 1970s, the noble complex of Villa Navagero Erizzo underwent meticulous restoration and redevelopment over thirty years. The work involved the main villa, the private chapel, the former stables, the apartments of the eastern barchessa, as well as the complete renovation of the roofs and floors of the western barchessa, with the aim of restoring the monumental complex to its original splendor.
Villa Da Lezze
Where is Villa Onesti located?
Villa Onesti is located at Via XXV Aprile, 6, 31048 Rovarè (TV).
The only surviving architectural element of the original noble property (built between the 17th and 18th centuries) is the soaring corner tower. A highlight is the splendid 17th-century sundial still visible on the tower.
Enclosed by a suggestive moat, whose perimeter partly follows the winding course of the nearby waterway, the noble residence is also a centuries-old agricultural estate with dozens of hectares of vineyards, from whose prized grapes excellent Prosecco Doc, Cabernet Franc Doc and Pinot Grigio wines are produced.
Villa Cattanei
Where is Villa Cattanei located?
The manor house is located at Via Borgo Cattanei, 20, 31048 Cavriè in the province of Treviso (TV)
Located just 2.8 km from the Ristorante Rosa Rosae, a renowned inn reachable via Via Giacomini, the sumptuous manor house was built during the 19th century. The main body of the noble residence, partially hidden by the canopies of majestic plane trees, culminates with a pediment adorned with statues and features on the first floor a large balcony with a balustrade.
The ancient residence and the vast lush garden are enclosed by a well-kept hedge and an elegant brick wall adorned with precious statues at the refined iron gate. On the street, a short distance from the splendid centuries-old building, stands a charming little church with an octagonal roof.
Villa Marzotto Caotorta
Where is Villa Marzotto Caotorta located?
The noble residence is located at Via della Conciliazione, 28 Spercenigo, San Biagio di Callalta in the province of Treviso (TV).
Harmoniously set in the peaceful rural context of the Treviso countryside and surrounded by a lush tree-lined park, the majestic house has been restored to its original splendor thanks to careful restoration work. The magnificent 18th-century palace develops over three floors and features on the noble floor arched windows and a balcony with a stone parapet.
The top of the building ends with a characteristic curvilinear pediment in the center of which emerges the ancient coat of arms of the patrician family, depicting a rampant lion holding a cyclamen. The main building has lateral extensions at different depths.
Villa Cian, Marinello
Where is Villa Cian, Marinello located?
The centuries-old residence is located at Via Postumia Est, 33 in Rovarè, San Biagio di Callalta in the province of Treviso (TV).
The entrance gate
The taste and refinement of the sumptuous noble dwelling stand out from the spectacular entrance portal, consisting of an elaborate wrought iron gate culminating in the mirroring silhouettes of two horse heads and laterally supported by white pillars bearing ornamental volutes and precious outdoor lamps.
The main building and the barchessa
Behind the place of worship is a large rural building, a short distance from which stands the manor house flanked by a traditional barchessa with wide round arches. The main dwelling, surrounded by a lush park with ornamental trees and hedges, is spread over three floors and features at the base an elegant decorative coating in faux ashlar. The windows on the noble floor flank the balcony protected by a balustrade.
Villa Ca’ Sugana, Mariani, Da Mosto
Where is Villa Ca’ Sugana, Mariani, Da Mosto located?
The noble dwelling is located at Via Postumia Ovest, Olmi di San Biagio di Callalta (TV).
Separated from the road by a radiant garden adorned with hedges and ornamental trees, the gigantic architectural complex consists of a majestic main body flanked by two large wings. The stately palace is spread over three floors and features in the center of the façade a wide balustraded balcony surmounted by a classical pediment. The structure of the noble dwelling culminates with a blind attic divided by four pilasters on which stands the pediment enriched with sculptural ornaments at the vertices of the tympanum.
Villa degli Angeli
Where is Villa degli Angeli located?
The noble residence is located in the hamlet of Sant’Andrea di Barbarana (TV).
Harmoniously set in the serene rural landscape of the Treviso countryside, which over the centuries adapted to the winding course of the Piave River, the majestic house is a fascinating 18th-century residence flanked on the right by an auxiliary building, probably used as a warehouse. The refined dormer window features four pilasters surmounted by a pediment bearing an oculus in the center. On the first floor, in a central position, there is a balcony with a fine stone balustrade.
Villa Berti, Giannotti
Where is Villa Berti, Giannotti located?
Villa Berti, Giannotti is located at Via degli Angeli 1 in Sant’Andrea di Barbarana (TV).
Villa Berti, Giannotti was originally a place of worship whose ruin was converted into the majestic Venetian villa that can be admired today. The structure of the palace follows the scheme of rural villas in our territory, characterized by a main body flanked by agricultural outbuildings. The manor house features on the ground floor two large round arches covered by a suggestive cloak of ivy. Finally, flanking the building, stands the large barchessa, a typical element of the ancient agricultural estates of our region.
Villa Bressanin, Slocovich, called “La Pioppeta”
Where is Villa Bressanin, Slocovich, called “La Pioppeta” located?
“La Pioppeta” is located in Piazza della Conciliazione, 3 in Spercenigo (TV).
Immersed in the lush woodland vegetation surrounding a bright centuries-old garden, Villa Bressanin is a noble country dwelling flanked by a rural service building. Dating back to the 19th century, the main body features a large balcony on the first floor and a charming dormer window on the roof. At the back, there is a two-story barchessa accessible through a large round arch.
Ca’ Brotto
Where is Ca’ Brotto located?
Ca’ Brotto is located at Via San Francesco 31.
The serene rural context surrounding the 17th-century dwelling, combined with centuries of neglect that attest to the sad state of ruin of the ancient house, give Ca’ Brotto an intriguing aura of mystery and romantic charm.
The historical soul of what was once a sumptuous noble residence is testified by the structure of the main building and the elements that make up its elegant façade, such as the refined triple window on the noble floor composed of round-arched windows and the characteristic dormer ending with a small pediment. The barchessa flanking the main dwelling to the west is a splendid example of rustic Venetian architecture.
