Villa Valmarana at the Dwarfs. Tiepolo frescoes in Vicenza

Villa Valmarana “at the dwarfs” in Vicenza is another pearl of the very real Italy, which was glorified in their works by great humanist writers. Funny figures of 17 stone dwarfs on the fence of the estate remind of the poor princess - dwarf Lyana and her unhappy love. The owner of the estate, Giustino Valmarana, invites to paint his ancestral nest of the most outstanding artist of the “Casanova era” Giovanni Battista Tiepolo with his son Domenico. Interestingly, the frescoes are dedicated to the customer’s favorite books and illustrate the eternal conflict between love and duty. Magnificent monumental frescoes, where architecture, brave heroes, nature, ancient deities, animals in full growth fill the entire space and look at you from the walls, ceiling, peek out from behind the colonnade, immerse the viewer in some theatrical action.
No less beautiful is the guest house, where art lovers can appreciate and compare the skill of his son, Domenico Tiepolo. You will not leave indifferent the “wild” Chinese bedroom, dining room with an illusory ladder, with a cheerful moor with chocolate, scenes of carnival and peaceful everyday life of the Venetian village.
All these beautiful rooms are warmed by home warmth: they are inhabited by family photos, family relics and everyday interior items.