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Villa Varda is a Venetian villa located in the municipality of Brugnera (PN). The name Varda (Guarda) has Germanic origins, designating an observation post, aptly suited to this location on the left bank of a wide bend of the Livenza River. The structure dates back to the 15th century, when the noble Mazzoleni family from Bergamo acquired vast tracts of land in the area and built their residence there. In 1670, Fabio Mazzoleni, the last erudite member of the family, annexed a chapel to the villa, nestled in the greenery of the park, in which he planned his own burial place. Due to lack of heirs, the villa was left to Ottavio Negri, Fabio's uncle, but later passed to numerous owners, including the Morpurgos. In the mid-19th century, this family, in addition to restoring the buildings, also gave the park its current appearance, at Charles's behest, in keeping with the then-current trend for English-style parks. From 2016 to 2017, the complex underwent restoration work by the Maccan family. The architectural restoration has provided a splendid and functional space for public use, perfect for cultural initiatives. Villa Varda appears as a stately home immersed in its large park, which extends along the banks of the Livenza River. The property retains architecturally valuable structures: an orangery topped by a stone balustraded terrace, a neo-Gothic chapel, an icehouse (remodeled in 1932, when a crenellated tower was added), and a mausoleum serving as a burial site. The park currently features a diverse array of trees that differ from the original layout, with many centuries-old imported specimens. Among the trees, noteworthy are a libocedron (Libocedrus decurrens) growing in front of the villa, a pagoda tree (Sophora japonica) on the riverbank, some photina (Photinia serrulata), some Virginia junipers (Juniperus virginiana), and Nepalese pines (Pinus wallichiana). https://www.villavarda.it/

Villa Toderini, Villa Toderini De Gajardis Ferracini Jelmoni Ton Bonicelli, is a Venetian villa in Codognè (TV), located in the center of the Borgo Municipio area. Villa Toderini dates back to the 18th century, when the noble Toderini de Gagliardis family entrusted the project probably to Gerolamo Frigimelica. The villa is remembered for having hosted Ugo Foscolo, who composed poems in Codognè. Today, in excellent condition, Villa Toderini is a private residence, which can only be visited externally, by appointment.

The center of Lutrano. https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutrano

A graceful chapel built in Villa Varda.

Villa Toderini (full name: Villa Toderini De Gajardis Ferracini Jelmoni Ton Bonicelli) is a Venetian villa in Codognè (TV), located in the center of the Borgo town hall. It dates back to the eighteenth century, when the noble Toderini de Gagliardis family probably entrusted the project to Gerolamo Frigimelica. Even if certain documents are lacking, scholars still favor the paternity of Gerolamo Frigimelica, of which that of Codognè would be the only villa designed and completed. The villa is remembered for hosting Ugo Foscolo, who composed poems in Codognè.

The church of Lutrano has been called "ancient" since 1500. The current church was enlarged and restored between 1832 and 1850. Two naves were added to the church in 1913, by Vincenzo Rinaldo. In 1918, after the Austrian invasion, the bell tower was undermined: a third of the aisle was ruined, the baptistery broken, two large doors were broken, the doors of the sacristy and all the windows; the walls of the wings are broken in various parts and pieces of the floor and ceiling are missing. The bell tower was rebuilt higher than the old one and in Romanesque style, 55 meters high (among the highest in the area).

Shortly before arriving in Codognè you come across a stupendous 18th century villa which deserves a stop: Villa Toderini. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Toderini