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Villa Levi, Coviolo

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A rural house at this site was first commissioned in the first half of the 17th century by the Besenzi family. However the layout we see today was mainly due to reconstructions that took place between 1790 and 1830, under the designs of
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decorations were added in the late 19th century. Ulderico's grand-daughter, Margherita Levi (1865-1938), was married to the opera composer
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In 1874 the villa was bought by the family of Ulderico Levi (1842-1922), who was a prominent Jewish businessman and philanthropist of
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in 1971. While they still own the Villa, they no longer utilize the buildings for teaching.
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neoclassical architecture
Coviolo
Reggio Emilia
Province
Emilia-Romagna
Domenico Marchelli
Luigi Poletti
Reggio Emilia
Liberty style
Alberto Franchetti
University of Bologna
Official website
Reggio Emilia Welcome
Categories
Buildings and structures in Reggio Emilia
Neoclassical architecture in Emilia-Romagna
Villas in Emilia-Romagna

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