Official Information
Official website: https://villaemo.eu
Official tickets: https://villaemo.eu/en/visita-e-biglietti/
Address: Via Stazione 5, 31050 Fanzolo di Vedelago TV, Italy
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Opening Hours
Winter (approximately November to February): Wednesday to Sunday 10:00–16:00
Summer (approximately March to October): Wednesday to Sunday 10:00–17:00
Closed Monday and Tuesday, and on selected holidays. Opening times may change, so always reconfirm on the official site before your visit.
Villa Emo at Fanzolo di Vedelago is one of the most complete expressions of the Palladian villa as both an elegant residence and a center of agricultural operations. Commissioned in the 16th century by the Emo family, prominent members of the Venetian patriciate, the villa was designed by Andrea Palladio to harmonize productive land management with refined living. Its central mansion is placed on a raised podium and framed on either side by long arcaded barns, known as barchesse, which once sheltered livestock, granaries, and other farm activities. The main façade, notable for its simplicity, features four Ionic columns forming a portico that leads into an impressive central hall. The villa’s interiors are richly frescoed, with decoration that includes allegorical and mythological scenes, as well as rural themes celebrating agricultural abundance, family, and the serenity of countryside life. These frescoes, attributed to Giovanni Battista Zelotti and collaborators, transform the spaces into bright, immersive environments filled with trompe-l’oeil architectural features and playful narrative details. Exploring the villa, you will move through grand salons, more intimate private chambers and, at times, parts of the historical service quarters. Informative displays help explain Palladio’s architectural innovations and the role of the Emo family in shaping the estate’s layout and purpose. The arcaded wings, open to the park and fields, give a clear sense of the villa’s connection to the land and the day-to-day rhythms of work that once defined its life. The gardens and parkland, while simpler than at some other villas, frame striking views of the perfectly proportioned façade and the peaceful Venetian plain. Because Villa Emo is not as widely visited as some other Palladian sites, it often offers a tranquil experience, ideal for those looking for a combination of art, history, and countryside. The villa is easy to pair with nearby cultural excursions, particularly to Castelfranco Veneto or other Palladian estates. Check the official website for updated ticket information, group booking policies, temporary closures, and details on guided tours or special events, as access to certain rooms can occasionally be affected by restoration work or private functions.