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Villa Vecelli, Cavriani or Ruffini, is a Venetian villa that dates back to the first half of the 17th century. It is located in Mozzecane, a city in the province of Verona. The Veronese architect Adriano Cristofali was responsible for the construction project of this structure. The villa is located just over a kilometer from Via Postumia, and is close to the Strada Mantovana, the only road that once connected Northern Europe to Southern Italy. The credit for the construction of the villa must certainly be attributed to the Vecelli family, in the 17th century. Veronese by adoption, it is probable that they were originally from the province of Vicenza or Treviso. The Marquises of Cavriani were among the most important noble families of Mantua.
The Villa is designed as a typical Venetian villa. The main building, the two smaller buildings on the sides and the double Brolo are the characteristic elements of the era. The side buildings house a restaurant (ideal for weddings and events), and the "Residenza di Vecelli Cavriani" offers 8 bedrooms, furnished in accordance with the style of the Villa. In the second half of the 17th century, the Vecelli family took over the Villa that belonged to the Montresor family, and entrusted the restoration project to the exponent of Venetian neoclassicism Adriano Cristofoli. From the beginning, the family wanted to create a building as grand as the other villas of the time. In 1811 Villa Vecelli became the property of the Cavriani family from Mantua. They bought the villa for its fame and, among many illustrious guests, the Villa hosted the King of Naples. During the Austrian domination, the building was first used as a barracks, and later as a hospital. For decades the villa was completely abandoned. It is only thanks to important restoration work carried out by the new owner that it has now returned to its original beauty.--f083e2b6a11ee53784e0836373cf2c9b!