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Building in Sabaudia, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Villa Volpi is a neoclassical seaside villa situated in Sabaudia, Italy.
Villa Volpi | |
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Villa Volpi in Sabaudia | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Neoclassical |
Location | Sabaudia, Italy |
Coordinates | 41°15′54.9″N 13°01′48.1″E |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Tomaso Buzzi |
The villa was commissioned in 1952 by Countess Nathalie Volpi of Misrata, wife of Count Giuseppe Volpi, founder of the Venice Film Festival, and was designed by architect Tomaso Buzzi .[1][2]
The villa has served as the filming location for several films including Divorce Italian Style and Compagni di scuola.[3]
The villa, which is located within the boundaries of Circeo National Park, lies on a sand dune facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. Featuring a neoclassical and neo-Palladian style, it is composed by a central volume and two side wings. The central part of the villa resembles a classical Roman temple.[2]
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