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villa da schio the garden

The eighteenth-century Villa Da Schio has several peculiarities: first, the place where it stands, Costozza, a pretty village about fifteen kilometers from Vicenza: it was the favorite place in past centuries for the holidays by noble families in Vicenza, for its mild climate and luxuriant vegetation 

 
But the main feature of this village, unique in Europe, are the "ventiducts": air ducts from the caves, which are present in large numbers on the side of the hills, under which is perched the village, which just blow steadily air which is warm in winter and cool in summer. Already in the 16th Century these virtues were knew ,  and air was conducted since then were diverted and made to enter into the home (built right on the slopes of the mountain), and constituted a system of heating in winter and air conditioned "before its time".
 
In Villa Da Schio you can admire the beautiful gardens, where exotic plant species thrive in virtue of the air at a constant temperature from the caves; furthermore, the villa consists of three buildings all connected to each other from the large and scenic grounds, with valuable statues of the famous sculptor Marinali.
 
The Villa can also be visited inside, with illustration by the sympathetic and helpful owner (Count Da Schio), only for groups; for the individual is possible to visit the garden, really beautiful and there is also the opportunity to visit this small village really fascinating and full of attractions.
 
The Count produces his own wine in the cellar below the villa, obtained from the surrounding vineyards, and at the end of the visit will be a tasting and, if desired, you can buy it.

 

 

 

 

 

                       Villa Da Schio external view                the village of Costozza with the entrance of Villa Da Schio

 

 

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