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Originally from France, the family "Obizzi" arrives in Italy with the Emperor Henry II in 1007. After a first residence in Tuscany, the family settled permanently in the territory of the republic of Venice, then very powerful.
Attracted by the beauty of these places, Pio Enea degli Obizzi, decided to build a palatial residence for the glory of the family.
The "Catajo", halfway between military castle and princely villa, was built in just three years (1570-1573) and expanded in later periods. It has 350 rooms including the most representative of the main floor completely frescoed by Gian Battista Zelotti, a pupil of Paolo Veronese, with scenes that recount the exploits of the family.
From the large living room you can access the terrace from which you can enjoy a splendid view of the Euganean Hills and the vast gardens with fish pond, citrus and many redwood and magnolia trees that are first imported into Europe from America.
10 responses
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Raymond Fausel gave props (4 Mar 2012):
lovely
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Donald Garrett gave props (4 Mar 2012):
Great POV and composition!
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Davide Simone (Deleted) gave props (4 Mar 2012):
mi piace molto
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Regenia Brabham gave props (5 Mar 2012):
Fabulous composition and such a beautiful place.
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Robert Sand said (5 Mar 2012):
Nice perspective; handsome scene.
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Ioana Caravan gave props (5 Mar 2012):
Thank you for the info! Beautiful place and an excelent view!
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Carlo Pagan gave props (6 Mar 2012):
Excellent !!!
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elfriede fulda gave props (9 Mar 2012):
brilliant shot !
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carmen rugel gave props (9 Mar 2012):
Very nice shot!!
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Richard Knight gave props (16 Mar 2012):
Very attractive.
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