Historic Bed & Breakfast
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1600
What is the history of the property?
Villa Dragoni, and in particular the west tower, was built around end of 1500 and early 1600. It is yet not clear who frescoed the loggia at the first floor with hunting images, but the painting technique and themes can be dated end of 1500.
Bertolini family modified the building during the XVII century in order to have frescoes from talented painters from Friuli such as Chiarottini, Canal and the school of Morelli between 1783 and 1803.
Marina Danieli bought the estate in 1995 and 3 years later started the renovation.
All the structural changes had been made with full respect of the original building and structures. The
restoration work on the frescos took 3 years, because during the Second World War the Villa was first used by the German army and then by the Americans;
the latter not only covered all the frescos with dye, but also wrote on some walls with red paint and used them to play darts.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Villa Dragoni is a Venetian Villa
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
no
Has restoration work taken place?
Marina Danieli bought the estate in 1995 and 3 years later started the renovation.
All the structural changes had been made with full respect of the original building and structures.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
All the rooms at the first floor are painted by Chiarottini and Canal, two famous italian painter of the XVIII century.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
The villa is officially recognised as Villa Veneta and historical residence
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a: Villa
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