Venitian Villas. Where the Past Comes Alive
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Discover the timeless beauty of Venetian Villas, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure that has enchanted visitors for centuries. Since the 15th century, more than 4,000 magnificent residences built by the Venetian aristocracy have shaped the Veneto landscape into a living testament to art, architecture, and history.
Join Serena Piccoli, our Padua-born instructor and passionate expert on Venetian Villas, on a journey through these extraordinary homes — including the renowned Palladian Villas — where architecture, daily life, politics, and commerce flourished at the heart of the Venetian Republic.
Explore the stories, beauty, and enduring legacy of Italy’s most iconic historic residences.
VENITIAN VILLAS.
WHERE THE PAST COMES ALIVE
Sunday, 6 September 2026,
11.00 am-12.00 pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
On Zoom
In English
Serena Piccoli was born in Padova in 1974, the town where she lives. She is a poet, playwright, translator, and teacher of English and Italian. She is passionate about the arts and culture of Italy. She has been working at the Dante Alighieri Society of British Columbia since 2022 , coordinating Book Clubs and teaching the Advanced Plus course and Capolavori d'Italia course.
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