The municipality of Roncade, in the province of Treviso, includes on its territory over twenty historic residences built between the 15th and 19th centuries. Commissioned largely by Venetian aristocratic families, the three sumptuous vacation residences we will discuss in the article are still in excellent condition and bear witness to just a small part of the impressive historical, architectural, and artistic heritage of our region. Would you like to know more?
1 Villa Giustinian, Ciani Bassetti, il Castello di Roncade
The noble 16th-century residence features a double loggia divided by round arches at the center of the facade, culminating in a frescoed tympanum.
The noble palace is surrounded by a deep moat and a crenelated wall that frames two two-story arcaded barchesse. The sumptuous rural buildings enclose an Italian garden dotted with majestic centuries-old trees and precious statues depicting legendary figures and armed men.
For more information about the 16th-century Villa-Castle, located at Via Roma, 141, 31056 Roncade (TV), we recommend visiting the official website of Villa Giustinian, Ciani Bassetti.
An invaluable cultural landmark of the Veneto region, the noble estate makes available the rooms of the main building and the great towers to allow guests to live an unforgettable experience in the serene rural setting of a splendid wine estate, an ideal destination for tasting excellent wines, sparkling wines, and grappas produced by the cellar of the Castello di Roncade.
2 Villa Torresini Crosato
Where is Villa Torresini Crosato?
The pristine noble residence of 17th-century origin develops over three floors and culminates in a dormer window embellished with refined ornamental volutes. The gentleman’s residence includes a large lateral barchessa marked by wide arcades. The facade of the noble palace features an entrance door surmounted by an arched opening, while the first and second floors have, in a central position, arched triforas (with a larger central opening) protected by elegant stone balustrades.
3 Villa Manera Gambirasi
Where is Villa Manera Gambirasi?
Villa Manera Gambirasi is located at Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 68, 31056 Roncade, in the province of Treviso (TV).
Immersed in the serene natural setting of a vast and well-kept centuries-old garden, the imposing three-story noble palace is flanked by a barchessa.
The facade of the ancient manor house has three round-arched openings on the ground floor, the central one larger. On the upper floor there is another round-arched opening protected by an iron balustrade.
The extraordinary richness of the artistic and historical heritage of the municipality of Roncade cannot be reduced to the fascinating noble residences described above, ancient examples of Venetian architecture that today stand in all their splendor thanks to the timely and meticulous renovation and restoration interventions that have preserved their austere magnificence centuries after their construction. Should you wish to deepen your knowledge of this enchanting corner of culture in the province of Treviso, we recommend visiting the website of the municipality of Roncade, an information body rich in useful information and curiosities about the history and traditions of the municipality.
