Concamarise (VR) — 13th–17th Century
Concamarise (VR) — 13th–17th Century
Property Data
Villa Verità is located in Concamarise, in the province of Verona, about 30 km from Verona's Catullo Airport and the VR-Sud motorway exit. The provincial road runs alongside three sides of the trapezoidal property, 20 km from the 434 Transpolesana expressway.
The original construction dates back to the 13th century, with subsequent extensions up to the 17th century. The families who lived there included the Verità, Gonzaga, Malaspina, Cavalli, Rongoni, Spolverini and Bevilacqua (Count Bresciani was the last owner).
The estate spans 10 hectares of land, entirely enclosed by centuries-old walls over two metres high, with four entrances. It is divided into 4 hectares of centuries-old parkland with a lake and annexed buildings of over 4,000 sqm spread across two levels; the remaining 6 hectares are agricultural land.
The estate is partly subject to a "historical-artistic" constraint. The 6-hectare agricultural land is excluded; the buildings and the park, excluding the Villa del Colono, are subject to the constraint regulated by the S.B.A.P. (Archaeological, Fine Arts and Landscape Heritage Authority).
Historical Notes
Villa Verità, in the old hamlet of Concamarise, near the old parish church dedicated to Saints Lawrence and Stephen, is also known as Corte Dominicale Verità alla Villa. It was built in several phases, with alterations and additions, upon the structures of a fortified 13th-century courtyard.
A large English-style park, created in the mid-1800s and enclosed by a boundary wall, surrounds the buildings arranged around a tower, topped with closed Ghibelline battlements that now only figuratively recall the estate's castle origins.
The presence of the noble Verità family in Concamarise dates back to 1405, when Antonio Verità purchased — from the Scaligeri estate — the first core of land, which was later expanded over the following centuries. Villa Verità was, in fact, listed in 1225 in the register of the Municipality of Verona as a courtyard "built in masonry", and belonged to Bartolomeo da Palazzo.
Throughout the 1400s and 1500s, the old courtyard retained its fortified structure, enclosed by high walls patrolled by ramparts, with a deep moat outside, fed by the waters of the Sanuda stream. The transformation from courtyard-castle to a rustic, patrician residential villa was gradual and continued throughout the 1600s.
By 1692, the villa already comprised various richly furnished rooms, two "caneve" (cellars) , a carriage house, the coachmen's quarters ("carozeri"), the stable, the hayloft, the "tinazara" for storing barrels, the "brente" room (i.e. the laundry) and the cattle stable.
The facade of the villa's architectural complex today shows the various additions made over the centuries: the manor residence dates from the 1600s, while the old dovecote tower received its closed Ghibelline battlements in the 1800s, in full Neo-Romantic taste. Inside, visitors can admire frescoes depicting the coats of arms of influential historic families, such as the Gonzaga, Malaspina, Cavalli, Rangoni, Spolverini and Bevilacqua.
The Architecture
The south façade of Villa Verità conveys an image of grandeur and prestige, testament to its history as a noble residence and its value as artistic and cultural heritage.
The villa is built on multiple levels, with a central block flanked by side wings extending harmoniously outward. The windows, arranged regularly and symmetrically, are framed by architectural elements that emphasise their presence.
The Interiors
The main hall features a frescoed ceiling with a sacred scene, rendered in vivid colours and meticulous detail. Its oval shape and central position make it the focal point of the entire room. The walls are decorated with frescoes depicting landscapes, figures and architectural elements, creating an elegant and refined atmosphere.
The ceiling has been divided into geometric panels alternating shades of dark red and sage green, creating an elegant and refined atmosphere. A stylised floral motif is depicted at the centre of each panel.
"Unveil the Beauty of Verona's Gem — immerse yourself in the architectural splendor of Villa Verità."History & Architecture — Villa Verità, Concamarise
Floor Plans
The estate includes several buildings in addition to the main villa, suggesting that it was once a self-sufficient agricultural complex, with staff quarters, service buildings and areas dedicated to agricultural production.
Villa Verità, House 1, House 2 and Villa Colono, set within the centuries-old park with its lake.
Total area: 1,171.06 sqm (585.53 sqm per floor) — scale 1:200.
Ground floor: 631.05 sqm — First floor: 675.10 sqm — Total: 1,306.15 sqm. Scale 1:200.
Ground floor: 316.36 sqm — First floor: 230.28 sqm — Second floor: 230.28 sqm — Total: 776.92 sqm.
Ground floor: 482.66 sqm — First floor: 208.04 sqm — Second floor: 187.23 sqm — Total: 877.93 sqm.
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