Villa Barbaro, Maser
Villa di Maser
A UNESCO World Heritage villa created by Palladio and Veronese together, whose trompe-l'oeil frescoes inside are a peak of Renaissance decorative art.
Villa Barbaro lies in Maser, about 20 km east of Bassano del Grappa. Palladio designed it in the 1550s for the Barbaro brothers. A central temple-like main house is connected by arcades to farm buildings on either side, reflecting the ideal of the working country villa. Paolo Veronese painted the full set of frescoes inside, using trompe-l'oeil techniques to depict false doors, family members leaning on balustrades, servants, and landscapes, which is breathtaking. The villa remains privately owned and runs a winery, where you can taste its own wines. Admission is about 11 euros, and you must wear shoe covers during the visit. It can be combined with Asolo and Possagno in a single day.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (winter weekends only; check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Asolo
- Villa Emo
- Gipsoteca Canoviana, Possagno
- Monte Grappa & Military Memorial
- Ponte Vecchio, Bassano del Grappa
- Grotte di Oliero
- Marostica Chessboard Square
- Asiago Plateau