Villa Ca’ Marcello – Levada

Description

Ca' Marcello in Levada (Padua) is an elegant 16^th century villa which was extended, decorated and furnished in the 18^th century. The residence, still inhabited by the Marcello counts, is surrounded by an Italian garden and a large park, covering an area of about 90,000 m².
The villa is furnished with furniture, curtains and decorative objects. The piano nobile boasts five large frescoes by Giovanni Battista Crosato, an influential 18^th century artist of European fame. The imposing central halls are spread over two floors, connected by a staircase.
On the upper floor is a ballroom, frescoed with scenes from the life of Alexander the Great framed by stuccos and appliques, while the ceiling depicts Olympus and his divinities.
The villa has already been used as a set and has staff, spaces and services for the crews.