Point of interest
Villa Trevisani – Calderara
The aristocratic villa for children
A hundred metres from the Town Hall, surrounded by a centuries-old park, stands the 19th-century Villa Trevisani-Calderara, now home to the Cavalier Romani nursery school. This large, noble residence is listed in the Regional Register of Venetian Villas. It can be accessed by an elegant wide flight of stairs.
On a hill near the villa, at the top of a flight of stairs, there is a curious circular tower called the Guglia, which was built at the same time as the villa and allowed the owners to enjoy a wonderful view over the whole area. The original name was “Torre Gabriella”, in memory of a little daughter who died prematurely. It was also used as a military watchtower during the tumultuous Risorgimento days of 1848 when the villa itself was a subject of fighting between the Piedmontese and Austrians.
Today, the voices of playful children resound in its rooms. The park surrounding the villa is enriched with numerous tall trees and, thanks to the nesting boxes placed here and there, attracts various species of birds. In summer, the Villa is the venue for open-air weddings and musical and theatrical events.
Helpful information
Parco Cavalier Romani di Villa Trevisani Calderara, Via Roma, Sona, VR, Italia