Villa Cicogna Mozzoni, in Lombard Renaissance style, was built in 1400 by the Mozzoni family, as a hunting lodge. It was subsequently embellished and completed between ... read more
Villa Contarini is a patrician villa in Baroque style with a 40 ha park including lakes and alleys. The central building was begun in 1546 under commission by the ... read more
Villa Emo Onlus was created by Palladio, probably between 1556 and 1559. It was commissioned by the Emo family, in who's hands it stayed until 2004. read more
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is the incomparable landmark of elegance created by Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild. The Villa-Museum and gardens are open to the public with ... read more
Villa Erba was built in the 19th century by Luigi Erba. It stayed in the hands of the family, including the famous Luchino Visconti, until 1986. read more
Villa Manin was built for the Manin family in the 17th century, but has been modified several times, as has been its 19 ha garden. Today the furnished villa is a museum, ... read more
Villa Ormond was built in the late 19th century as a "Maison de Plaisance" for the Swiss businessman Ormond. The architect was Emile Réverdin, and the villa is ... read more
Villa Pennisi was built in the 19th century as the 'Grand Hotel de Bains', surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean gardens. The spa was sold, early 50s, but the ... read more
Villa San Michele was built by the Swedish medical doctor, psychiatrist, author and socialite Axel Munthe, late 19th century. He constructed the house and gardens ... read more
The Vilnius Picture Gallery, housed in the elegant Chodkevičiai (Chodkiewicz) Palace with late Classicism interiors, features a permanent exhibition dedicated to the ... read more
Briest Manor is the eldest seat, since 1345, of the historic von Bismarck family. It is a complex of buildings built in late Renaissance style and surrounded by a park in ... read more
Walton Hall was built in the 1830s by Sir Gilbert Greenall, 1st Baronet. He was a brewer and MP. The hall and its garden are since 1941 in the hands of the Warrington ... read more
Wartburg Castle is one of best visited sites in Thuringia, with its long history and historic visitors such as Luther, Goethe...…The castle is a centre of cultural ... read more
Water Castle Klaffenbach, used as a hotel, offers in the buildings around the castle : exhibitions, different art & crafts workshops, concerts, events, golf, palace ... read more
Wawel Royal Castle. This beautifully decorated, impressive and monumental Renaissance building, was build in the 11th century by the Polish rulers. The Romanesque ... read more
Weikersheim Castle dates back to 1153 and has been a residence of the princely Hohenlohe family until 1967 when it was sold to the Land Baden-Würtenberg. It is well known ... read more
West Dean, surrounded by a beautiful landed estate, is not only a real centre for conservation and creative arts, but has also one of the greatest restored gardens, open ... read more
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra is a cultural experiment of sustained coexistence, consisting of YOUNG MUSICIANS from countries in the Middle East with Egyptian, Iranian, ... read more
Weston Park is a 17th century house, surrounded by a 405 ha (1000 acres) park and gardens. The park was designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The house ... read more
Zakhar Bron School of Music, created by the violonist Zakhar Bron. He is one of the few teachers worldwide who has created his own unique teaching system. read more
