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Tour
description
This scenic Venetian villa, built in the mid-1600s,
was home to the last Venice Doge, Ludovico Manin.
In 1797 Napoleon was also hosted here when signing
the  Treaty
of Campoformido, which put an end to Venice's power
passing it to the Austrian Empire. It is a grand,
almost regal palace, which outdoes all the villas
of the Veneto for extension and extravagance. The
magnificent square, surrounded by a long colonnade,
reminds you of St.Peter's square in Rome while the
arches recall Palladio's architectural models.
 Our
tour includes a visit to Napoleon's chamber (which
features a portrait by David), the chapel, the antique
armory, the carriage museum and the map salon.
We'll then walk through the beautiful park, full
of rare botanical species, small lakes, hills, and valleys:
just the perfect place for a picnic!
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