Villa Molin (IT)- Houses of the Month 2.0

Villa Molin was built in 1597 by Nicolò Molin, Savio di Terraferma, the Serenissima's ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, and the English court, husband of the daughter of Doge Alvise Grimani. It is one of the most important buildings in Padua, and it was designed by the famous architect Vincenzo Scamozzi. Inside it is a precious treasure trove of works of art spanning four centuries. Today it is finally possible to visit it with a tour guided by a specialised architect who will tell you about the architectural and artistic features and the fascinating stories of the families who lived there. 👀The Villa is also open for events and ceremonies. When Niccolò decided to build a country villa to pay homage to his family he called the most important architect of his time in Venice: Vincenzo Scamozzi. Then he became proto of the Republic and author of the Procuratie Nuove in St Mark's Square and continuer of some of Palladio's designs. After the Molin, the Villa passed to the Capodilista. Subsequently, became the property of the Conti in 1672. They commissioned the frescoes in the central hall, as evidenced by the shields on the vault of the hall. In 1748 the Bishop of Padua, Carlo Rezzonico (Pope Clement XIII) was hosted here. In 1772 the Capodilista family bought back the Villa and created the splendid stucco work in the rooms on the first floor. Through changes of ownership and marriages, it passed to the Dondi Orologio family. In 1955 it was bought by the industrialist Igino Kofler. He carried out important restoration work that brought back the original frescoes.
Video making by: Marco Michele Rossi
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