Reg.Nr. 99/IT/01

Villa Poiana, Poiana Maggiore

A masterpiece by Andrea Palladio built on mid 16th century on account of Cavaliere Bonifacio Poiana. The first part of the project, between 1997 and 1998 accomplished the restorafion of all the external plastered surfaces, the statues of the main staircase, the structural ...
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Project details

Title:Villa Poiana, Poiana Maggiore
Entr. year: 1999
Result:Diploma
Country: Italy
Town: Poiana Maggiore, Vicenza (Veneto)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:The City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto including Villa Poiana have been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites since 1996
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Manor house
Actual use:Cultural attraction, open to the public
Built: 16th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Andrea Palladio, Architect , Francesco Doglioni, Architect (Feltre, Belluno - IT)
The Jury's citation: For the meticulous and skilful restoration of an extraordinary building intended to be used appropriate to its historic and cultural importance.
GPS:45°17'9.8" N; 11°29'52.4" E
Web, Links:

www.villapoiana.it/

Description:
A masterpiece by Andrea Palladio built on mid 16th century on account of Cavaliere Bonifacio Poiana. The first part of the project, between 1997 and 1998 accomplished the restorafion of all the external plastered surfaces, the statues of the main staircase, the structural consolidation of the vaults of the Loggia and of the so called "Emperors Room (Sala degli lmperatori)" and the complete repair of the roof of Muttoni's addition. The second part of the project started in February 1999 and concerned the consolidation of the foundations and other vaults, the installation of tie-rods, the maintenance of all windows and doors as weil as floors, the restoration of the external ashlar-work arch and the instaltation of all services.