[Historical buildings - Villas with garden, historical park]
Codroipo - Passariano - Villa Manin - Passariano - 33033
Telephone: 0432-904721 0432-900908 0432-906657
The villa, due to the patronage of the family Manin, is one
of the most famous Venetian villas in the region. It was
even the seat of the doge and gave hospitality to Napoleone
Bonaparte in 1797. Erected by Ludovico Manin I, halfway
trough the 17th century, it was later transformed and
enlarged by Ludovico II and Ludovico III in the 18th century.
The buildings are arranged in a C-shaped ring: the
family residence is the main body to which two barns are
attached through portals and big niches to form a horseshoe
around the exedra (carried out after 1718) The rear facade
opens onto a wide park styled after the French taste, with
vast lawns, statues and fountains recalling an Arcadian
scenery. Inside, the villa holds some precious 18th century
paintings. Today Villa Manin is home to the regional center
for Classification and Restoration where a number of
temporary exhibitions are mounted.
Admission fare: Free of charge FOR OPENINGS, CONTACT: Info: Pro Loco Villa Manin
0432-904721 oppure Infopoint 0432-900908 Web site: www.villamanin.it In the Web site you will find the list of exhibitions and events held at the
villa.
Source of information: BERGAMINI Giuseppe, FRIULI
VENEZIA GIULIA - GUIDA ARTISTICA, ed. Istituto Geografico
DeAgostini, 1990
Courtesy of the
Friuli Venezia Giulia Official Tourist
Board
