Villa dei Vescovi
Historic residence · Torreglia, Italy
Philosophers & religious figures
History
The Villa dei Vescovi is a Renaissance-style, rural palatial home located in the neighborhood or frazione of Luvigliano, within the city limits of Torreglia, province of Padova, region of Veneto, Italy. Initially built for the archbishops of Padua, the villa is now owned by the Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI), and the grounds and frescoed rooms are open to visitors and guests.
Text from the Wikipedia article “Villa dei Vescovi, Luvigliano”, CC BY-SA 4.0.
About Francesco Pisani
Francesco Pisani was an Italian Cardinal, born in Venice, the son of Alvise Pisani, the noted banker, who was Procurator of S. Mark's, a member of the Council of Ten, and a Councillor of the Doge of Venice; and Cecilia Giustinian. He had a brother named Giovanni (Zuan), who also became Procurator of S. Mark's and was a Venetian diplomat; he was married to the sister of Doge Andrea Gritti. He was a strong supporter of the alliance between Venice, France and the Papacy, called the League of Cognac. He shared the imprisonment of Pope Clement VII in the Castel S. Angelo during the Sack of Rome and its aftermath. He spent eighteen months in exile in Naples while Clement made his peace with the Emperor Charles V.
From the Wikipedia article “Francesco Pisani”, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Visiting
This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.
