Villa Ca’ Beregane

Near Thiene, along the Thiene-Vicenza state road, stands the 17th-century Villa Ca' Beregane.

The building was constructed in 1639, by the will of the two Beregan brothers: Giobatta and Alessandro. In the two elevated bodies of the structure, there are the ancient residences of the two noble brothers. According to art expert Renato Cevese, Ca' Beregane represents the most curious ensemble in the entire Vicenza area due to its long building, catering to the needs of its inhabitants.
The main portal, topped by three statues, reveals a spectacular scenic glimpse that retains the complete perspective mastery of its anonymous creator.
On October 17, 1652, Giobatta Beregan commissioned the construction of the small family church with a sail-shaped bell tower in honor of San Giovanni Battista, where the remains of the two noble Beregan brothers were later laid to rest. The church was visited on September 8, 1668, by the then Bishop of Padua Gregorio Barbarigo, who later became a Saint, and was subsequently completely restored (the old bell that disappeared years ago is missing from the sail-shaped bell tower). The bell, cast in 1659, depicted San Giovanni Battista, San Martino, the Blessed Virgin with the Child, and Jesus on the cross.
It is said that the Villa features 365 windows, as many as the days of the year, 12 loggia arches representing the 12 months of the year, and 4 portal arches corresponding to the four seasons.
The grand halls are adorned with exquisite stuccos clearly inspired by pastoral themes. We also find enormous fireplaces of different designs according to the customs of those times. There is also the ancient stable to visit, which, in past times, was the most important in Veneto.
The loggia, better known as cedrara, is located at the northeast corner of the building and has been recently restored: it features beautiful columns and capitals, each different from the others.