The History
The origins of the Villa
The villa is located in an area that was formerly owned by the Pisans Venuleii, a Roman consular family of Etruscan origin. In 1126 the Guard of Corliano was in the possession of the sons of Schiero II Visconti, representatives of the Obertenghi in Pisa.
However, the construction of the villa was started by the Spini, a family of merchants and bankers, in the first half of the fifteenth century, probably on the ruins of a building by Lucius Venuleius Montanus, duoviro of the Pisan colony, "pontiff" of the Arvali priestly college, who in 92 AD built the Caldaccoli aqueduct and the Baths of Pisa.
The deed of sale of the property to the current owners by the brothers Giovanni and Bernardo of Francesco Spini of a "Lord's Palace, with an outside staircase, with a balcony in front of the main door, with a fountain and with land around the use of said palace" dates back to the current owners by the brothers Giovanni and Bernardo of Francesco Spini's brothers.
- Tuscan historic residence
- Residence between art and nature
The origins of the Villa
The villa is located in an area that was formerly owned by the Pisans Venuleii, a Roman consular family of Etruscan origin. In 1126 the Guard of Corliano was in the possession of the sons of Schiero II Visconti, representatives of the Obertenghi in Pisa.
However, the construction of the villa was started by the Spini, a family of merchants and bankers, in the first half of the fifteenth century, probably on the ruins of a building by Lucius Venuleius Montanus, duoviro of the Pisan colony, "pontiff" of the Arvali priestly college, who in 92 AD built the Caldaccoli aqueduct and the Baths of Pisa.
The deed of sale of the property to the current owners by the brothers Giovanni and Bernardo of Francesco Spini of a "Lord's Palace, with an outside staircase, with a balcony in front of the main door, with a fountain and with land around the use of said palace" dates back to the current owners by the brothers Giovanni and Bernardo of Francesco Spini's brothers.
- Tuscan historic residence
- Residence between art and nature
A jewel of the Pisan Baroque
In 1755 on the occasion of the marriage of Teresa della Seta Gaetani Bocca (1736-1816) with Count Cosimo Baldassarre Agostini Fantini Venerosi (1722-1793), the monumental complex was renovated by the Verona architect Ignazio Pellegrini (1715-1790). The Pellegrini changed the scenographic approach of the primitive access road to the villa, which from a straight line and in an axis with the entrance to the villa, transformed into a double annular path, lamed, inside, by a park and, to the outside, by woods, enclosed in a new wall. The park, described by Giovanni Targioni Tozzetti (1712-1783), covers 5 hectares with secular plants and rare botanical species, its current structure dates back to 1884, on the occasion of the wedding between Count Alfredo Agostini Venerosi della Seta (1885-1903) and Countess Teresa Marcello (1862-1946).
A living story that continues
Over the centuries, the Villa di Corliano has been able to preserve its original charm, becoming today one of the most significant private historical residences in Tuscany still inhabited.
The property still belonged to the Agostini Venerosi della Seta family, who was able to enhance it by opening it to the public for visits, events, charming hospitality and cultural activities.
Each corner of the villa tells a story: a continuous dialogue between past and present, between art and nature.
In addition to the main residence, the complex includes a monumental park, a chapel, ancient vaulted cellars and an ancient farm. Architectural elements, allegorical symbols and decorative details dialogue with the surrounding landscape, restoring the authentic atmosphere of the past and offering an immersive experience in Tuscan history and culture.
The facade of the villa, decorated with mannerist graffiti from the sixteenth century, represents a uniqueness in the area, with allegorical representations of academic virtues such as Fortress, Abundance and Fortune. These motifs, together with the noble coats of arms and internal frescos, testify to the cultural and intellectual vocation of the family and make the villa a place of great historical-artistic interest.
A living story that continues
Over the centuries, the Villa di Corliano has been able to preserve its original charm, becoming today one of the most significant private historical residences in Tuscany still inhabited.
The property still belonged to the Agostini Venerosi della Seta family, who was able to enhance it by opening it to the public for visits, events, charming hospitality and cultural activities.
Each corner of the villa tells a story: a continuous dialogue between past and present, between art and nature.
In addition to the main residence, the complex includes a monumental park, a chapel, ancient vaulted cellars and an ancient farm. Architectural elements, allegorical symbols and decorative details dialogue with the surrounding landscape, restoring the authentic atmosphere of the past and offering an immersive experience in Tuscan history and culture.
The facade of the villa, decorated with mannerist graffiti from the sixteenth century, represents a uniqueness in the area, with allegorical representations of academic virtues such as Fortress, Abundance and Fortune. These motifs, together with the noble coats of arms and internal frescos, testify to the cultural and intellectual vocation of the family and make the villa a place of great historical-artistic interest.
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