A cream and white neoclassical villa on the Lido, now operating as a hotel, distinguished by its broken pediment entrance and refined horizontal articulation.
At a glance
Villa Rossi occupies a substantial two-and-a-half-story structure with basement, standing 7.5 metres high on a 201-square-metre footprint. The building presents an irregular plan with white-plastered exterior walls and cream-coloured architectural detailing. Surrounding grounds serve as a garden space.
History
The villa is now operated as Villa Parco Hotel Lzb Turismo srls, serving as a hospitality venue on the Lido di Venezia. Its origins and construction date are not documented in available sources.
What you see
The main entrance is accessed by a short flight of stairs and topped with a shortened, broken pediment—a distinctive neoclassical accent. Rectangular windows on the first floor are framed by simple bands that harmonize with the building’s overall finish scheme.
The façade employs a refined horizontal language: a string course with moulding runs below the windows, while a second band connects their bases with rounded arches and cream-coloured relief frames. The roof comprises multiple slopes finished in brick tiles, creating varied roofline geometry across the structure.
Cultural significance
As a residential villa on the Lido di Venezia, Villa Rossi reflects the architectural tastes of leisure development on this celebrated lagoon island, where neoclassical restraint and elegant proportions characterize early-to-mid-twentieth-century domestic design.
Key facts
- Address: Via Rodi 1, Lido di Venezia, Venezia, Veneto
- Coordinates: 45.40761372570533, 12.364484667778015
- Current use: Hotel
- Dimensions: 2.5 floors plus basement; 7.5 m height; 201 m² area
- Official website: beniculturalionline.it
Practical information
Villa Rossi now operates as a hotel. For current opening hours, booking details and visitor information, consult the official website or contact the property directly.
Getting there
The villa is located on Via Rodi, Lido di Venezia. The Lido is accessible by vaporetto (water bus) from central Venice; the A and B lines serve the Lido ferry terminal, from which local transport or taxi can reach the villa’s address.
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