Villa Nichesola o dei quattro camini

Villa Nichesola or of the four chimneys

Not far from the previous one, on the opposite side of the road, this is the oldest and most interesting palace among all the Nichesola villas. It's a real gem. Still very well preserved, it is a rare example of a luxury house of the 1400s. It is characterized by a three arch portico (today quite sunken, due to the raising of the courtyard level), an outside staircase which ascends to a corner loggia giving access to the first floor.

On top, the wide wooden eaves are supported by old beams. The main entrance door is engraved with the date 1565 in roman numerals together with two chiseled coat of arms.

The highlights of the villa are, with no doubt, the tall cylindrical chimneys which stand out from the roof and from the dovecote tower in front of it.

The painted friezes on the loggia date back to 1500 and show the coat of arms of the Nichesola family.

The villa consists of a main building linked through an outside covered walkway to the left wing together with some traditional farmhouses around a courtyard.