A refined example of 18th-century architecture, this villa was once the summer residence of the noble Venetian Querini Stampalia family.
It stands out for its elegant square plan and the adjacent service building, immersed in a garden—the first in the city to become public—that preserves valuable sculptures among decorative shrubs and tall trees.
Originally accessible by water through the Ramo delle Muneghe, the villa bears witness to the ancient connection between Mestre and Venice when canals were the main communication routes.
Today, despite being in an urbanized area at the intersection of Verdi Street and Circonvallazione Street, it retains the charm of the past. Currently, Villa Querini is owned by the Municipality of Venice and houses institutional offices. The front garden, with its formal design, and the rear park, open to the public and equipped with children's play areas, offer an oasis of tranquility in the urban context.
