Villa La Rotonda

Villa La Rotonda (officially Villa Almerico Capra) is one of the most famous villas in the world, a perfect cube topped by a dome, with identical porticoes on each side. Set on a gentle hill just outside Vicenza, it was designed as a suburban retreat for a retired priest. The symmetry and harmony of the building are breathtaking, with each facade offering a different view of the surrounding countryside. Inside, the central circular hall rises through two stories, lit by the dome above. The villa is furnished with period pieces and frescoes. Visitors can explore the interior rooms, stroll through the gardens, and admire the iconic silhouette that has inspired countless buildings worldwide.

Don't miss

• The perfectly symmetrical cube-and-dome exterior with four identical porticoes
• The central circular hall with its frescoed dome
• The period furnishings and frescoes in the rooms
• The gardens and the view of the surrounding hills

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Villa La Rotonda

Cheapest way inDa Vinci Interactive Museum Venice Scuola di San Rocco4.2★ · 182 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$11 per personSee dates →Best full dayTivoli Full Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa D'Este4.5★ · 1,804 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$99 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleThe story of Vicenza: Guided Half-Day E-Bike sightseeing Tour5★ · 21 travelers~3 hoursFrom$154 per personSee dates →