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rebuilt the villa and gardens starting in 1634. The unusual facade has two wings flanking a central portico with thin double columns, accessed by a double ramped stairwell. In 1675 the property was acquired by Ottavio Mansi, from a wealthy silk merchant family, and during the 18th century, still
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The villa was initially constructed in the 16th century by the Benedetti family, who sold the villa to the Cenami family, who included the Abbot Paolo Cenami, in 1599. The architect
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touches such as statuary and a roofline balustrade. However, the gardens and fountains/water works were theatrical masterworks designed by
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owned by this family, the villa underwent major refurbishment under the guidance of the architect Giusti, provided with
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The villa and the gardens have been modified in the following centuries. The gardens acquired a more
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and less formal layout. The gardens still retain scenic setpieces with grottoes.
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is a country palace and gardens located in Segromigno in Monte, near
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The villa and gardens are open to tours. It lies close to
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Villa Mansi, Capannori

Capannori
Lucca
Tuscany
Muzio Oddi
Rococo
Filippo Juvarra
Stefano Tofanelli
Villa Mazzarosa
Villa Torrigiani
Guida del forestiere per la città e contado di Lucca
Tourism office of Lucca
Tourism portal of Capannori
The Garden Lover's Guide to Italy
Villas and Palaces of Lucca
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