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Villa Trissino

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Villa Trissino holds a special place in Vicenza’s history as the birthplace of Andrea Palladio’s architectural career. Located in Cricoli, just outside the city, this villa was once the residence of Count Gian Giorgio Trissino, who recognized Palladio’s genius and mentored him. The villa’s Renaissance design blends simplicity and harmony, symbolizing the beginning of Palladio’s journey to becoming one of the world’s most influential architects.

What to See & Do

  • Admire the villa’s Renaissance proportions 📐 and Palladian style 🏰👑✨
  • Learn about the mentorship 🧑‍🏫 between Palladio 🎨 and Count Trissino 👑📜💡
  • Take a guided tour 🚶‍♀️ to explore its restored interiors 🖼️ (when available ✅) 👀
  • Enjoy the peaceful rural surroundings 🌳 of the Vicenza countryside 🏞️😌💚
  • Photograph 📸 the villa’s elegant façade 🏰 and garden area 🪴🖼️

How to Get There

  • Located 📍 3 km north ⬆️ of Vicenza city center 🏘️ in Cricoli 🗺️✅
  • Accessible 🚗 by car 🚙, taxi 🚕, or bicycle 🚴 (15-minute ride ⏱️ from Vicenza center) 💨👍
  • Bus service 🚌 available 🚍 to the nearby area 📍 (check local schedules 📅) ✅
  • Limited parking 🅿️⚠️ available near the villa entrance 🚪🙏

Travel Tips

  • Check availability 📞 with the Vicenza Tourism Office ℹ️ before planning your visit 📅✅
  • Respect private property boundaries 🚫 when visiting the grounds 🌳🙏
  • Combine your trip 🤝 with a visit 🗺️ to Villa La Rotonda 🏛️ or Villa Valmarana ai Nani 🏰✅
  • Ideal ⭐ for history 📜 and architecture enthusiasts 🏰 tracing Palladio’s early work 💡🧠

Suggested Itinerary

  • 10:00 AM – Arrive 🧭 at Villa Trissino 🏰 and begin external photography 📸🖼️
  • 10:30 AM – Take the guided interior tour 🚶‍♂️ (if available) 👑👀
  • 11:30 AM – Enjoy the garden area 🌳 and rural surroundings 😌💚
  • 12:30 PM – Continue 🚗 to Villa La Rotonda 🏛️ or head back to Vicenza 🏘️👋

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Visits by appointment only (private property)

Entry Fee:

Varies depending on the guided tour arranged through the Vicenza Tourism Office

Best Time to Visit:

Spring or autumn for pleasant weather and countryside views.

Location

📌 Villa Trissino, Via Cricoli 2, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

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