Villa Mansi
17th-century villa at Segromigno in Monte, known for the façade by Muzio Oddi, the frescoes by Stefano Tofanelli and the park with a fishpond attributed to Juvarra.
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About the museum
The villa, originally called Villa di Segromigno, first belonged to the Benedetti family, then to the Cenami and finally to the Mansi, wealthy Lucchese silk merchants who acquired it in the 17th century. The design of the façade is due to the architect Muzio Oddi of Urbino, with a central block set slightly back from the side wings, a raised portico and a double staircase.
Inside, in the central hall and in the rooms of the noble floor, there are frescoes and paintings by the Lucchese painter Stefano Tofanelli, executed in the late 18th century with mythological scenes linked to the myth of Apollo. In the 18th century the garden was remodelled to a design by Filippo Juvarra; the fishpond with its balustrade and statues of woodland creatures survive from it.
The park, reached from the stable courtyard, preserves small waterfalls, the Grotta del Bagno di Diana (Grotto of the Bath of Diana) and an English-style garden with large historic trees. A local legend tells that the ghost of Lucida Mansi is said to haunt the villa and the garden.
Highlights
- Façade designed by Muzio Oddi, with portico and double staircase
- Frescoes by Stefano Tofanelli in the hall and the rooms of the noble floor
- Fishpond with balustrade and statues, remnant of Juvarra’s garden
- Grotta del Bagno di Diana and English-style garden
- Park with many tree species from different continents
- Operated by
- Ville e Palazzi Lucchesi
- Visitors per year
- approx. 200
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 10 · Free admission for children up to age 10. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €6 per person€6 per person for groups of 10 to 29 people, €5 per person for more than 30 people. |
The ticket covers the villa and the park. Entry is also free for tourist couriers.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | A brochure is available in Italian, English, French and German. |
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