The Palazzo al Borgo di Corliano or The Villa di Corliano is a magnificent villa in Tuscany, Italy. The Villa is a historical fifteenth century mansion surrounded by a centuries old park. It was restored by Veronese architect Ignazio Pellegrini. A stay in this summer house involves truly enjoying the beauties of the Italian countryside.
Harpy eagles, fruit crowns and flowers, birds and other symbols, representing the virtues of Fortress, Abundance and Fortune all part of the typical Florentine Mannerist 16th century graffiti can be seen adorning the walls of this building.
Marble busts representing Roman Emperors and a painting of the mythological scene representing Paris awarding Venus the fruit, under the watchful June and Minerva’s stare are among the prominent embellishments of this 12 roomed villa.
Other paintings found here include the Cathedral Square of Pisa, the original view of the villa, Piana della Croce Mount (Apuan Alps), the Gulf of Lerici, two unknown castles and the commissioners’ portraits. The major frescoes this villa features are the Four Seasons, attributed to Natili and Matraini and The Gods’ Banquet.
The centuries old park that surround this villa has evolved over the years and keeps changing according to the most recent gardening trends.
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