The Villa Foscarini Rossi is located along the flow of the river Brenta in Stra, near Venice and Padua.
The Foscarini family made build this residence as a mirror of his richness and power; many famous architects, painters and decorators (Vincenzo Scamozzi, Francesco Contini, Giuseppe Jappelli, Pietro Liberi and Domenico de Bruni) were sent to carry out the eminent architectural complex.
Since a careful restoration, the whole complex is now open to the public, so the Villa is a museum and the Guestrooms are used to hold conventions, meetings, receptions, concerts and exhibitions.
Permanent exhibitions of shoes and Modern Art Collection inside the complex.
Opening hours
From April to October
From Monday to Friday: 9am - 1pm// 2pm - 6pm
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 2.30pm - 6pm, only guided tours
Closed on August Sundays and on August the 15th
January, February, March, November, December
From Monday to Friday: 9am - 1pm
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: Closed
Fron december 25th and jamuary 6th: Closed
Admission
€ 7,00
Groups (15 people): € 5,00
Reduction ( 12 -18 years and ,over 65): € 5,00
Children under 12 years: Free admission
Address: Via Doge Pisani 1/2, 30039, Stra
Area: Venezia, Riviera del Brenta, Stra
Web: http://www.villafoscarini.it/
Getting there: ACTV (Pubblic transport) - Bus Linea 53 Venezia - Padova
Opening times: For info and reservation see link:http://www.rivieradelbrenta.com/biglietto_unico.php?lang=eng
Additional information:
Ville Card.
Please see link:
http://www.rivieradelbrenta.com/biglietto_unico.php?lang=eng
Reduced price for: groups min. 15 persons; 12-18 years old and over 65