Located in an area rich in outstanding natural beauty, on the Asolo Hills, Villa Barbaro is certainly one of the highest achievements of Andrea Palladio (1554-1560), and is protected by Unesco as other Palladian Villas.

Built for the humanist Daniele Barbaro and his brother Marcantonio, ambassador of the Republic of Venice, is a beautiful building in the countryside, ant it has in common with Villa Capra "La Rotonda" the fact that it was designed as a "retreat" for meditation and studio, so with a sacred atmosphere.
  
The visit to this Villa is a unique opportunity to admire the numerous, wonderful frescoes by Paolo Veronese, one of the greatest artists of his time. At the main residence is combined a small temple, also by Palladio.
  
It 's the first time in which the great architect introduces one of its main innovations: to unite the house with "barns", arcaded buildings, by elongated appearance, originally a shelter for animals, foodstuffs and agricultural tools.
  
As the vast majority of the Venetian Villas, is privately owned, and also is still inhabited by the owners, well preserved and visitable; moreover, it is seat of a farm which produces a wine DOC (protected origin mark).  Near the Villa you can enjoy a "light lunch" based on local food and wine, or buy wine and souvenirs.
  
In short, as other, Villa Barbaro is a successful example of a still alive Villa, where visitors can unwind from their daily lives and immerse themselves in the suggestions of the stories and legends of yore.

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