A Venetian villa with Palladian design, renovated by Francesco Maria Preti around 1770 for the Corner family, set within an Italian garden of statues and long perspectives.
At a glance
Villa Corner of the Queen stands in Cavasagra, a hamlet east of Vedelago in the Treviso province. The residence reflects the sophisticated taste of 18th-century Venetian patrician life, combining architectural refinement with landscape design.
History
The villa was renovated and completed around 1770 by architect Francesco Maria Preti for the Corner family, one of Venice’s most prominent noble lineages. The commission reflects the growing fashion among Venetian aristocrats for country villas that balanced urban sophistication with rural retreat.
What you see
The building displays Palladian characteristics in its proportions and formal composition. Preti’s interventions shaped the villa into an expression of neoclassical restraint and geometric order—hallmarks of Venetian villa design in the late Settecento.
Cultural significance
The villa exemplifies the evolution of Venetian domestic architecture as the Republic’s economic power shifted toward the mainland. Its gardens and architecture together constitute a statement of aristocratic refinement during a transformative period for Venetian society.
Key facts
- Address: Via Corriva, 10, 31050 Cavasagra
- Architect: Francesco Maria Preti (renovation, circa 1770)
- Patron: Pietro Corner
- Phone: 0423 481440
- Website: villacorner.it
- Coordinates: 45.6626504994821, 12.049925923347473
Practical information
The villa features an Italian garden with sculptural groups, a monumental swimming pool, and a long perspective row extending toward the sources of the Sile river. Contact the villa directly for visiting hours and arrangements.
Getting there
The villa is located in Cavasagra, a hamlet east of Vedelago in the province of Treviso. Use the coordinates or address for GPS navigation. Check the official website for directions and visitor information.
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