Villa Volpi
| Villa Volpi | |
|---|---|
 Villa Volpi in Sabaudia | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Location | Sabaudia, Italy |
| Coordinates | 41°15′54.9″N 13°01′48.1″E / 41.265250°N 13.030028°E |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Tomaso Buzzi |
Villa Volpi is a neoclassical seaside villa situated in Sabaudia, Italy.
History
[edit]The villa was commissioned in 1952 by Countess Nathalie Volpi of Misrata, wife of Count Giuseppe Volpi, founder of the Venice Film Festival, and was designed by architect Tomaso Buzzi.[1][2]
The villa has served as the filming location for several films including Divorce Italian Style and Compagni di scuola.[3]
Description
[edit]The villa, which is located within the boundaries of Circeo National Park, lies on a sand dune facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. Featuring a neoclassical and neo-Palladian style, it is composed by a central volume and two side wings. The central part of the villa resembles a classical Roman temple.[2]
Gallery
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References
[edit]- ^ Ribichini, Luca (2005). "Tommaso Buzzi e il disegno" (PDF). Disegnare (in Italian). No. 30. p. 42. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-08-09.
- ^ a b Parrinelli, Maria Giulia (10 May 2022). "Tommaso Buzzi, architetto eclettico". Villegiardini.it.
- ^ Zagaria, Elisa (25 June 2019). "A sumptuous estate in the sandy dunes of Sabaudia". Elle Decor.
External links
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Media related to Villa Volpi (Sabaudia) at Wikimedia Commons