The Villa is situated in the heart of the Bardolino area, in the ancient locality named Cordevigo - a Roman settlement. It was built in the 18th Century on an existing building from the 15th-16th Century. A shadowy lane of cypresses leads to a monumental gate surmounted by statues. Inside, in the courtyard, there is a central fountain and a beautiful Italian garden. The Villa is an example of an old Renaissance country dwelling with three floors, many windows and a 16th century doorway. It consists of a central building with two wings on the sides: to the left of the Villa the elegant stables, while on the right the old cellar and storehouse. With careful restoration, the left wing was recently converted into a large hall with annex kitchen. Behind the building there is a park with ancient trees with a spring. Magnificent horse-chestnuts, yew and plane trees testify the change from the ornate 17th Century Italian style versus a more "natural"nature, the so called romantic garden. The ancient aristocratic chapel built in 1543 and known as S. Martino church also belongs to the Villa. Inside there is a unique collection of relics - nearly 3300. They were collected and ordered in 1770 by Marcantonio Lombardo, bishop of Crema. Following an old tradition, on the occasion of the S. Martino celebration on November, 11, the church is open to the public.