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Villa Valmarana ai Nani: Tiepolo Frescoes and Dwarf Statues in Vicenza
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Vicenza
Discover the captivating Villa Valmarana ai Nani in Vicenza, Italy. Explore the stunning Tiepolo frescoes and unique dwarf statues in this historic villa owned by the Valmarana family.
Discover the captivating Villa Valmarana ai Nani in Vicenza, Italy. Explore the stunning Tiepolo frescoes and unique dwarf statues in this historic villa owned by the Valmarana family.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Villa Valmarana ai Nani - Your ticket grants you access to explore Villa Valmarana ai Nani, renowned for its exquisite Tiepolo frescoes, which epitomize the artistic flair of 18th-century Venice.\n\nThe guided tour spans approximately one hour and encompasses a walkthrough of the Palazzina (the owner’s abode), showcasing five rooms adorned with…
- Villa Valmarana ai Nani - Your ticket grants you access to explore Villa Valmarana ai Nani, renowned for its exquisite Tiepolo frescoes, which epitomize the artistic flair of 18th-century Venice.\n\nThe guided tour spans approximately one hour and encompasses a walkthrough of the Palazzina (the owner’s abode), showcasing five rooms adorned with Giambattista Tiepolo’s mythological frescoes, and the Foresteria (guest quarters), which features seven rooms embellished with frescoes by Giandomenico Tiepolo, Giambattista’s son, cumulatively presenting nearly 800 square meters of frescoed surfaces.\n\nThroughout history, the Villa has welcomed a host of illustrious visitors, including Goethe in 1786, members of the Italian, English, Belgian, and Danish royal families, and notable figures such as Agnelli, Fellini, Nureyev, among others.\n\nPost-tour, guests are invited to stroll through the historic park and garden, replete with vibrant flora, engage with the 3D Room for an enveloping experience, peruse souvenirs and regional merchandise at the Bookshop, and cap off the visit with a relaxing break at the Cafeteria, which offers a breathtaking panorama of the Villa’s natural environs.
What's Included
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- Local taxes included
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- Local taxes included
What's Not Included
- Transport
- Transport
Additional Information
The Villa Valmarana ai Nani, located on the outskirts of Vicenza, is an exceptional monumental site comprised of the ‘Palazzina’ (Owner’s Residence), the Foresteria (Guest-House), and the Scuderia (Stables), which are set within a historic park. This place is enclosed by walls adorned with Dwarf Statues. It possesses the unique distinction of being the…
The Villa Valmarana ai Nani, located on the outskirts of Vicenza, is an exceptional monumental site comprised of the ‘Palazzina’ (Owner’s Residence), the Foresteria (Guest-House), and the Scuderia (Stables), which are set within a historic park. This place is enclosed by walls adorned with Dwarf Statues. It possesses the unique distinction of being the only location where you can appreciate the works of the father-son duo, Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, side by side. The frescoes, commissioned in 1757, still remain under the protection of the Valmarana family who owns and resides in the Villa.
- The villa has parking spaces, and there is a bus stop within walking distance
- On rare occasions, the villa may be closed for a special event such as a wedding; check before you visit
Location
Villa Valmarana ai Nani
Via Dei Nani, 8
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(61 Ratings)
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Limano71
May 31, 2025
A place not to be missed - A little difficult to access but the result is worth it...
The villa is out of space and time. Tiepolo's frescoes are wonderful. The park is beautiful.
Recommend
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Roan07
Dec 18, 2024
Beauty, elegance and hospitality - Villa Valmarana ai Nani - Vicenza
Beautiful villa, rich in frescoes and furnishings that tell the story of the villa and the family that has lived in this residence for generations offering visitors an atmosphere
elegant and welcoming.
Paper supports give visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of the villa and appreciate the splendid frescoes by Tiepolo, father and son. In each room of the villa are made available to visitors chairs where you can comfortably sit, read and enjoy the paintings without getting tired. It seems a small thing, but in my opinion it is a sign of great attention to put the visitor at ease.
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Danielecu8524nj
Apr 30, 2024
Unmissable - A wonderful residence that is not always included in tours of Venetian villas but which, like the others, absolutely deserves a visit.
The interiors richly decorated by Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo are unique and astonishing, and the place where the villa stands conveys a great serenity.
There are very few parking spaces in front of the gate, but you can park in the area and then take a short walk to reach the site.
Recommended visit without a shadow of a doubt.
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P5847yafrancescar
Mar 18, 2024
Frescoes by Tiepolo - The villa can be reached on foot from the center of Vicenza along the road along the rivers and a cycle and pedestrian path. We recommend it because it is problematic to park nearby, as there are a small number of spaces available. We took the guided tour with Giuseppe. It is not entirely visible because there are construction sites underway. This visit is more focused on the pictorial works mainly of Tiepolo father and son, featuring numerous very evocative frescoes, which Giuseppe was able to illustrate and enhance with a lot of passion, which he passed on to us. The presence of numerous stone statues representing garden gnomes on the surrounding walls is characteristic. I recommend visiting with a guide to fully appreciate it.
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K5932lwcatherineg
Sep 17, 2023
Nice legend - We visited this villa and its gardens. There’s a nice legend for this place. A couple had a girl who was dwarf. So to make her believe that everyone was like her, they built small things and small furniture. They also had small people who worked for them. One day she saw a nice boy on the street and she fell in love with him. As she was dwarf and as he didn’t want her, she cried a lot and she died of grief…
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Fedeverona
Jul 27, 2025
A nice discovery - We visited the villa with the guided tour, and I must say it is worth it. Nicole, the guide, took us on a trip back in time telling the story of the villa and the beautiful frescoes by Tiepolo. A 5-minute walk also leads to the Rotonda, one of Palladio's most famous villas. A visit really pleasant and different from usual, we will remember.
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Angelocontros
Mar 7, 2025
Worth a visit - Villa worth visiting, not very big but with frescoes by the Tiepolo brothers worthy of note
Unfortunately the guided tours are only made on Sundays and holidays but the tablet provided was useful
Very small parking lot
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Silvio
Nov 3, 2024
Interesting - We visited the villa with the guided tour with Mr. Giuseppe.La visit was really interesting lasts about 2 hours, where the various explanations of the frescoes and paintings of the rooms are given, plus historical information.The price 17 euro.We visited it in the morning beginning at 10 30.If you want to find a place in front of the villa go well in advance.Otherwise it is difficult to find a posto.Al tempo part of the park is under renovation.
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Claudiocj4571kx
Nov 16, 2023
Beautiful and very interesting - Beautiful view and beautiful villa with magnificent frescoes. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, the walk to the villa and the rotunda was also very nice
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Camper60530074887
Jul 10, 2025
Visit to Valmarana - The villa is really interesting, beautiful I Tiepolo absolutely must see. Difficulty finding parking, so much so that we were deciding to leave. Negative experience with the impractical use of the tablet,much better apps like those in the guesthouse and in the woods. The earphones supplied without the sponge caps (she justified saying that they no longer had any) but we were among the few people present and these did not have the tablet supplied, and insufficient audio.
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