Villa de Claricini Dornpacher
17th-century villa at Bottenicco di Moimacco with original furnishings, an Italian garden and park, seat of the Fondazione de Claricini Dornpacher.
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About the museum
Villa de Claricini Dornpacher stands at Bottenicco di Moimacco, a small village on the outskirts of Cividale del Friuli. It was built in the 17th century by Francesco Claricini and completed in 1697 with the family chapel dedicated to the Holy Cross; since 1952 it has been recorded as a Venetian villa, and since 1961 the complex has been under state protection.
The family, which had come from Bologna to Cividale around the middle of the 13th century, received the Dornpacher coat of arms in 1418 and the title of counts in the 19th century. The last owner, Countess Giuditta (1891–1968), a collector and scholar of historic textiles, established the Foundation by will; it was founded in 1971 with its seat in the villa, for the purpose of preserving the historic and productive heritage and promoting studies and cultural activities.
By the family's wish, the villa keeps original furniture and art objects in every room, and it is opened periodically with guided tours. On the south side opens the Italian garden enclosed by balustrades, with four green areas decorated with box, statues and fountains; beyond the balustrade extends a park of about two hectares, with beeches, firs and centuries-old cedars.
Highlights
- 17th-century villa with original furnishings and art objects
- Family chapel of the Holy Cross (1697)
- Italian garden with balustrades, statues and fountains
- Park of about two hectares with centuries-old trees
- Exhibitions and cultural events in the park and historic gardens
Permanent exhibition
- Villa-museo con arredi originali – Route through the rooms of the 17th-century villa, which keeps the original furniture and art objects of the de Claricini Dornpacher family; visitable with a guide by booking.
- Operated by
- Fondazione de Claricini Dornpacher
- Visitors per year
- approx. 10,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 25 · Free admission up to 25 years. |
The €4 ticket gives access to the park, the historic gardens and the exhibitions; free up to 25 years. Villa visits are booked through the online portal.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Wine shop of the Foundation's estate.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The villa is opened periodically with guided tours, booked through the portal visit.declaricini.it (information also at +39 0432 733234). A virtual tour and podcasts on the history of the villa and the family are available. |
