Villa Il Pavone in Siena
Villa Il Pavone is located in the historic center of Siena, in Via Enea Silvio Piccolomini. The villa belonged to the Bianchi Bandinelli Paparoni family. The coat of arms of the family Bianchi Bandinelli Paparoni is divided into two different parts: the left side represents the family Bandinelli Paparoni with gold and a blue circle at the top right with a silver knight, the right side represents the Bianchi family with a blue background and a silver sword with three golden stars.
Villa Il Pavone was built in the land of Mario Bianchi Bandinelli in 1825. The name dates back to the previous name of the building: the palace of the peacock. The original building was destroyed and Mario Bianchi Bandinelli approved the project by the architect Agostino Fantastici for the new construction. Fantastici had a very precise idea of the villa: it was supposed to be elegant and surrounded by woods and gardens. He followed this idea for Villa Il Pavone. It is very elegant and, even if it is looking out on a major street of the city center, the villa has a large park and woodland. The romantic style of the villa is manifested in many details, and the architect was also able to meet the needs and particular tastes of Mario Bianchi Bandinelli.
The gate is flanked by pilasters with sphinxes created by Luigi Magi. The lodge overlooks the main street. A staircase gives access to the villa. The facade is rather simple but inside the furniture and the decorations are very special and sought after. The doors are inlaid as well as furniture. The plasters are by Pietro Rossi. The paintings are in neoclassical style by Francesco Nenci, while the neo-Egyptian style paintings by Cesare and Alessandro Mafferi.
In the garden there is a stone pyramid. It was built in 1835. References to the Egyptian world are many. Probably the owner wanted to demonstrate its openness and knowledge. According to some, however, these elements are a sign of membership of the Freemasons.
Discover the beautiful city of Siena during your holiday in a villa. Walking through the historic center, you can reach Villa Il Pavone, who is now a residence for the elderly.
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