VENICE BRENTA RIVIERA. VILLA WIDMANN a jewel-like mansion.

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VENICE BRENTA RIVIERA. VILLA WIDMANN a jewel-like mansion.

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Every summer in the Republic's Golden Age, the Venetian Aristocracy used to leave the city to go to their summer villas on the nearby Brenta Riviera. At its peak in the 18th Century there were 2,000 of these incredible buildings. Stephanie and Ollie explore Villa Widmann one of the 80 remaining exquisite jewels - and imagine what a day in the life of its owners would have been like at the time. It is the incredible and lesser known other side of Venice.
To visit the gorgeous Villa Widmann please visit
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The villa also hosts weddings and events!
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This show premieres on Tuesday 28th May: 8.00 PM - UK / 3.00 PM - New York. / 9.00 PM - Central European / 9.00 PM - South Africa / 5.00 AM - Sydney (Weds) / 7.00 AM - Auckland (Weds)
There are a number of boat cruises available to visit the Villa Widmann so please search online for options. This is one of them
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You can combine a visit to the Villa Widman with visits to other villas and palaces along the route.Have a look at this article with some great examples of ones to visit:
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(And of course like Stephanie and Ollie you can easily go by bus from the main Venice bus terminal).
Why not visit our other channels and subscribe too!
Stephanie's Chateau Diaries / thechateaudiaries
Ollie's Magical Modernist Mansion / @magicalmodernistmansion
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Find the Venetian Affair by Andrea Di Robilant at your local independent bookstore or visit Amazon:
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Music in this vlog Epidemic Sound
Peter Sandberg - Cranberry Garden - EP
• Cranberry Garden
Breathing Tides - Breaking Habits
• Breaking Habits
Gerard Franklin - When the Ending Comes.
• When the Ending Comes

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@Dr.med.GeorgeGrant Жыл бұрын

With vigilance and prudence two friends just took a bus. Came down the Brenta river without causing a fuss. Dispensing with the servants, the gondola and the food. They took us to a villa in quite a hungry mood. Explaining all the riches, the marvels there to see, they conjured up the party that would have stayed for tea. Yet they had not a morsel, nor hot cocoa galore. These two won‘t stop at nothing to open every door. I have become an addict to your wonderfully captured journeys to the secret and hidden places of the world. This is armchair travelling at its very best and most cost-effective. Tight hugs to both of you. 🤗🤗

@TravelsWithMyFriend Жыл бұрын

That is absolutely fantastic- love it!!

@Dr.med.GeorgeGrant Жыл бұрын

@@TravelsWithMyFriend Thank you. 😊

@marilizevandermerwe8343 Жыл бұрын

Love your poem. How talented you are. I missed the Venetian music of those times to enhance the atmosphere of the glorious surroundings. Took me back to my Music History teacher who studied in Geneve Switzerland and a bit in Paris. She was so passionate about this era. As a South African she also married an Italian and brought him back to SA. Kind memories, all because of your poem.

@d.gazinelli8785 Жыл бұрын

Most of the palaces in Brenta were created by the great renaissance architect Andreas Palladio. He revolutionized architecture by emulating the classical focus on symmetry, rational logic and perfect geometries of the ancient Greek and Roman building vocabulary. Palladio designed villas, palaces, basilicas and monuments especially in Veneto for the new rich merchant class. He was also an early architecture theorist. His creations inspired the design of the great stately homes beginning in the 16th century England and beyond. Today the work of Palladio continues to feature and embellish the great metropolises throughout the world. He was born on 30 November 1508 in Padua and given the name Andrea di Pietro della Gondola, and became known as Palladio, which means the wise one.

@rankinstudios5342 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic info! Thanks so much!

@edwardulrich1515 Жыл бұрын

Ollie and Stephanie, there is nothing better than visiting a historic venue with the proper background commentary. You both did an amazing job of making me feel as though I were actually there as a welcomed guest during that epic time period 😎. I'm looking forward to the next installment of "Travels with My Friend."

@tonivalenzuela8274 Жыл бұрын

You two are hilarious with your banter. "I did offer you sort of luxury and debauchery but it does start with a bus." 😂"We can only afford a water taxi to the bus stop." 😂 The Villa is magnificent. The chandelier in the entry is stunning. This palace is so extravagantly beautiful in its entirety. The only thing that would have made it better is to have all the opulent furniture that must have filled the rooms. The bed gives some idea how grand they must have been. I have loved this vlog.

@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

Oh the drama of it all! I was aware that Double Entry Bookkeeping was an Italian invention, but I did not realise it was Venetian. You learn something new on this channel in every episode! Their hot chocolate would probably have been unsweetened, very different to the sort we drink today, more like coffee, I suppose and quite bitter. But delicious if you enjoy coffee, as I do. Thank you for the video!

@brendagraw3729 Жыл бұрын

HI. Love this tour. 20 + years ago a friend and I did take a boat on the canal. The canal is narrow, there were about 10 inches on either side! And it was slow, you could walk at the same pace, but, ahhhhhhh it had air conditioning (it was July, 30 + C and very humid). We were able to tour 3 villas, and they were magnificent. I am curios about the walls in this grand room. In the one villa we toured, everything was painted. Every door panel, every elaborate scroll, fresco, "plaster work" was masterly painted to look like real wood panels and plaster. Gorgeous.

@FRASERMCGREGOR72 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful episode. You are such a wonderful double act. This is just such a perfect marriage of presenting styles. Easy, effortless, and informative. Thank you for this wonderful new channel. Hope it grows from strength to strength.

@jonimarchese7655 Жыл бұрын

Ciao Stephanie and Ollie, the chandelier in the entrance and throughout the villa are absolutely beautiful, the colors are so stunning. The wall and ceiling Frescos are amazing, the virtues story telling is a beautiful lesson. This place is magical. there are no words except, "assolutamente bella" thank you Stephanie and Ollie, for giving me a bright spot in a terrible time.

@Grandstreet1 Жыл бұрын

I took the cruise up the river and it was much nicer than taking a bus.

@tamaliaalisjahbana9354 Жыл бұрын

Lovely, Stephanie n Oliver. So nice to see both and such a wonderful house. You described the times beautifully. May I make a small suggestion? You kept talking about food and were clearly hungry. It would have been the icing on the cake if you had ended up with a delicious Venetian meal or at least a beautiful hot chocolate n something lush to eat with it.

@rayn8740 Жыл бұрын

I love the Venetians' seeming aversion to 90° angles in their interiors and furnishings. What fantasy. There were definitely glimpses of wear on the fabric walls, but still quite stunning. The Venetian glass chandeliers were magnificent. You two really do live life to its fullest. Bravo!👏 Thanks for bringing us along.❤

@IRSA1 Жыл бұрын

You brought this gorgeous villa to life with your well researched, witty story telling. But the most heart warming part of it all was seing what great friends you are !

@carynkabat4208 Жыл бұрын

These are real gems. Thanks to Ollie and Stephanie

@anitaatwell8287 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephanie and Ollie! I love the stories and Ollie's white shoes😂. Just glorious ❤

@juliajoplin4238 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous episode! You two are brilliant hosts for this wonderful channel! You make it so interesting, entertaining and funny at the same time. Yes this house was really a Gem 💎, loved the history, stories and beautiful chandeliers and the first bedroom was stunning! Thanks again Stephanie and Ollie for another video. Well done 👏🏾🥰🏰⛲️🪭🖼️🛏️

@michaelt8727 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephanie and Ollie for another extraordinary adventure. Simply glorious to get a glimpse into the Golden Age of Venetian society. The Villa’s Murano glass entry chandelier alone is worth the visit but then each chandelier was a treasure and a visual delight, not to mention the exquisite artistry of the ceiling frescoes. I would have loved to have seen all the original furnishings during the villa’s heyday… and of course to have met and mingled with the great names of the period. In season, imagine what an incredible day could be had by taking a Brenta Riviera (Brenta River-Canal) day trip on a burchiello (tourist boat) from Venice to Padua and stopping to tour several of the villas along the way. Plus you’d get riverside views of all the other grand villas lining the canal. Naturally, add in several days in Venice and you’ve got the dream vacation of a lifetime.

@svg7335 Жыл бұрын

How wonderfully entertaining! You are stunningly beautiful, Stephanie. And Ollie is so charming. Well done! The stories and reenactment added SO much to the gorgeous villa. Love the music at the end. And whoever edited did a great job.

@carolweaver3269 Жыл бұрын

This is always such fun with both of you together! You truly have a way of bouncing off of each other in all you say and do, and it is so natural! Cannot wait to see this "imaginary trip that we need to use just our mind, to know about " lol This Villa is stunning!!! Guess now people will remember to only go there during warmer weather lol Enjoyed this! Thank you so much, Ollie and Stephanie!

@kimclarke5018 Жыл бұрын

I look at this channel as an investment, shall we say, of my time. It’s utterly fabulous to go on these adventures and see the most glorious places and things in Europe.

@jodiekeast6588 Жыл бұрын

I have started rewatching all the Chateau Diaries and in one Stephanie and Michael make a bed for his dog - the stunning bed in this villa looks so much like the dog bed they made. Just beautful. Thank you for taking us on this wonderful tour of the villa.

@JG-qt3pn Жыл бұрын

Thank you Camilla and Phillip for allowing these two to gallivant off to these wonderful places. I haven't missed one episode yet.

@desireekotze3557 Жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure Philip, or Camilla is filming this and therefore with them.

@300books Жыл бұрын

I think in a previous episode Stephanie said this was filmed before she met Philip, so they're not recently filmed. If I'm wrong, please correct me, but I remember Stephanie saying that.

@dianegriffith3006 Жыл бұрын

I think you’re right-I watched that video too. You can tell by Stephanie’s current hair color and length -these aren’t real current as I think they stared these some time ago..

@hereandthere6001 Жыл бұрын

@@desireekotze3557 just about to say that. I'm wondering who is behind the camera?

@andreacatzel8259 Жыл бұрын

@@300booksPhilip is filming this one, I’m sure! They did this when they were at the carnival earlier this year. The Lake Como one was BP. Before Philip! 😊 what a fabulous team!

@janicerobinson2970 Жыл бұрын

Stephane &Ollie Thankyou For Bringing Us ToVenue This Amazing History Villa 💕

@eleanorchapple8772 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful armchair travel adventure. The best. You are capturing the life and times of humanity in interesting and marvellous places.

@lorassorkin Жыл бұрын

My best friend and I haven't lived in the same place since we were 18 (nearly 4 decades ago). We travel to be together and explore (mostly food these days). Your channel is reminding me so much of how I've missed seeing him in person since covid began. I must dust the passport off soon!

@tinchina85 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic adventure you just took me along on! Loved it! Teresa

@andreacatzel8259 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That bed! The chandeliers! Divine. Loved loved LOVED this. This series is just superb. Thank you for the glorious filming, Philip, and the fabulous chatter and laughter and interesting and informative historical facts. You were both on fire! The hilarious banter…..double entry book keeping is something I didn’t know I needed to know! Looking forward to the next episode ❤

@gr8witenorth61 Жыл бұрын

now that was a show ive been waiting for years, i would liked to have seen more architecture, but the frescos were incredible. it was a much appreciated boost to my classical studies, thank you olly and steph, your imaginary framing of an evening at one of these parties.............

@highseasailing8624 Жыл бұрын

Love these! My new addiction! Well done Camilla for such fabulous editing!

@madonnadillon5545 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a beautiful place...😊🇨🇦💞👍💯

@toddmurphy523 Жыл бұрын

Never heard of the Brenta Riviera before.....how wonderful ! That chandelier......😳

@KnittingFairyGrandPrairie Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, so many amazing places exist in this world- thank you for taking us along for the ride.

@lynneh9744 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful house! People did know how to do things with style back in the day... PS; I really think LaLande needs an Italian suite or bedroom. So much fun to find pieces and decorate, and I am sure would be wildly popular as a booking.

@daphneerler8496 Жыл бұрын

Thank You again beautiful people - hilarious, informative and of course filled with wondrous art and architecture to inspire the mind and fill the heart. LOVE IT. Blessings as always to you both. Travel safely and stay healthy.

@rosemariedeschenes7013 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place. Thank you for taking us along. I never knew this existed until today. What a lifestyle they had in the summer ❤️❤️❤️

@lilkirsche Жыл бұрын

You are so wholesome together. Loved this episode. So much fun diving into the life back then. And all the villas look glorious! What a beautiful area!!

@judithclark2823 Жыл бұрын

I’m going straightaway to purchase the book and have a good read! Fascinating journey into the opulent past presented by Ollie and Stephanie-thank you so much! I could almost hear the bustle of excitement, the chattering of voices in conversation, musical notes floating in the air, giggles, and laughter, and snippets of gossip all brought to life through your story telling🙂Absolutely loved it, so thanks again.

@shelleyjahnke Жыл бұрын

Just superb, this makes my heart sing!! 🥰 Thank you so much Stephanie and Ollie for highlighting the extremely under-rated Veneto region. It really has so much to offer besides Venezia. People often come to Venice and fail to venture further afield, but there is so much more beauty and artistry to behold beyond the lagoon. Villa Widmann truly is stunning and one of my favourites of the Brenta Riviera, not only due to that fact that it's an exquisite gem that holds it's own amongst the big players like Villa Pisani, but also because the staff there are so lovely and welcoming. They really made a lasting impression on me. The cruises are tremendous, but it's also super fun in the off-season (Spring or Autumn when it's not scorching) to hire an e-bike in one of the villages and meander the countryside routes along which the villas are situated. This way you can create your own itinerary at your own pace and also enjoy some of the local osterie and trattorie as you go. p.s. I devoured that book not long after it was first published and, dare I say, it became a fixture on my nightstand whilst in pursuit of my dream to move to the Veneto..... ❤

@rachelwyatt9529 Жыл бұрын

You guys... I can tell how much hard work has gone into these videos and I am here for it and appreciate it so much.

@annemackenzie7295 Жыл бұрын

Me too 😀💗👏

@lizstevenson7801 Жыл бұрын

Amazing to find out so much information on the life of the Venetian aristocracy back in the day. The building was gorgeous as was the decor in each room. Thank you Stephanie and Ollie I did so enjoy this. 💕🇦🇺

@stephn4085 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating, beautiful house. I love the Murano chandeliers and the beds.

@carolesmith6620 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a place and that chandelier was amazing 🤩, very interesting history on the palace,wow I agree with you Stephanie that bed is to die for and Oliver wants hot chocolate 😂 loved it thank you both for sharing your trip with us to Venice beautiful 💕🌼🤗

@Sherryskogstad Жыл бұрын

It’s like going on holiday with friends. Such a good time had by all!

@tameradavis4973 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your beautiful adventures. I alway's enjoy your videos. I also, watch Chateau Diaries and Cadeaux at the Chateau along, with The Pethricks and Doing it Ourselves. Love and GOD bless to you all.❤🇬🇧🇺🇸

@bonniebaxter7773 Жыл бұрын

The two of you crack me up! I can’t stop laughing. Wicked sense of humour!❤

@aurraliite Жыл бұрын

The Venetian Affair, I just downloaded the kindle version. Look forward to reading, as I love historical and based on truth stories.😊

@wellnone9367 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous, gorgeous chandeliers! Another wonderful insight into the life and times of those who could collect such beauty around them, and which we can now enjoy through the lens of you two good friends whose enthusiasm is catching, and whose knowledge is so expanding to the listener's mind. Thank you. HOPE you got that hot chocolate, plus a hot meal. Looking forward to the next one.

@tinaschaaf4490 Жыл бұрын

So incredibly well done in every way. You two are magic. ❤

@basildavidson4597 Жыл бұрын

Very entertaining and informative vlog about a side to Venice I never knew about. Special shout out to photographers and editor for the amazing visuals.

@tydanum Жыл бұрын

So interesting, made special by Ollie and Stephanie, such a great combination for watching travel videos 🇬🇧

@cheriesharp234 Жыл бұрын

That a pleasure and a half, you two together is a dream, Oliver is so lovely. X

@GRANDIPRTradeMarkAcceleartor Жыл бұрын

Oh my WORD! How do you find these places to visit I wonder? I mean this is such a fairytale gem of a place. Santo Cielo. Io sono inamourata d'Italia 😍🤗 Grazie mille. I keep finding these places in the map app on my phone, when I can, and add them to favourites so that I can explore them too in future. You two are the best! 💜❤ I had a friend who used to refer affectionately to me as Justitia ❤💜

@dawns25 Жыл бұрын

You two were in your element here! Thanks for the dreams.

@drewgayle8325 Жыл бұрын

another one hit out of the park !!!!!!!!!

@lindaloehr8241 Жыл бұрын

You, two, are so great together! Keep doing what you are doing.

@lawrencebaker2318 Жыл бұрын

I had never heard of the Brenta Riviera, the other Venice! So beautiful and so much fun! Thanks to you both!

@jessicaboyajian3542 Жыл бұрын

You, both, have become my personal Grand Tour. Thanks so very much!

@hopehope7696 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching the two of you 😊. Beautiful! Thank u for sharing this with us. ❤

@1231ms54 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place. It would be interesting to see it back in the day.

@dyrekvellnagel3011 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, absolutely sumptuous! I could virtually see the people enjoying themselves . Gracie ❤DD

@KG-ui7ji Жыл бұрын

Stephanie recomends the best books, I've just downloaded a Venetian affair. Really enjoying your travel vlogs. Thank you. 😊

@thatswhatilike_ Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful villa. I never knew that the Venetians did things like this during the summer months. What an amazing life they had ❤ love watching you guys! Keep going you’re doing amazing xx

@dianaelizabethbashford3797 Жыл бұрын

I loved this video. Thank you again Ollie and Steph. i can't wait to see glass blowing in Morano. i went there with my late parents when I visited Venice for the first time. It was so fascinating to watch and the things that they make are awe inspiring. X

@toddmurphy523 Жыл бұрын

No matter the splendor here, just remember, one of you will go home to a Magical Mansion and the other a landed Chateau.....🙂

@juliatownsend2324 Жыл бұрын

Oh how the other half live ...... such beauty thank you both for the tour it was amazing. The chandeliers are gorgeous. Till the next video. Can't wait xx

@greenb5716 Жыл бұрын

Always such anticipation now for these videos. They are fantastic providing the glimpses along with the tidbits of history. Thank you!! ❤

@TheFiown Жыл бұрын

I am restoring the house I live in and I rent also ! Friends think that I am mad but it makes me happy to see things restored and it is the home I live in every day and hopefully until my last day !

@coralwebb4245 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love these travel vlogs, so friendly and informative. Good job guys 😃🐨

@erenareynolds6692 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video… upon Stephanie’s recommendation I just ordered Venetian Affair… I know Iam going to enjoy reading it… I love this channel … you and Ollie are a delight

@joywhitley3141 Жыл бұрын

Stephanie, that tapestry coat is to die for! ❤Great channel.

@gemstonesparkle7915 Жыл бұрын

One more wonderful video, I learned a lot from this one, I think it’s to become one of my favourite channels.

@rosalindpirkl8740 Жыл бұрын

Love all the different and unique places your taking us to!

@doreleimcmillan7924 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the villa tour. You all are my vacations. So beautiful.

@violahamilton782 Жыл бұрын

OMG - how much fun! So appreciate Stephanie's erudition, thanks very much!

@PgiordanoThe Жыл бұрын

Love how you tell the story of the painting and the meaning,

@jacquelynhollinger4006 Жыл бұрын

This has been such a wonderful tour. Thank you both for sharing this with us.

@diannechapman5856 Жыл бұрын

Stephanie, your coat looks outstanding on the balcony with the green paintwork!

@corinnegreen4765 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful xx loved that they all went to their villa on 13th June, which happens to be my birthday xx I may be from another era xx well I can dream 🥰I just love Venice xx 🥰

@GRANDIPRTradeMarkAcceleartor Жыл бұрын

I TOTALLY 💯 get why Steph wantes to move in! I have bed envy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆😆😆 Yes, please hot Chocolate for breakkie!

@vautierchristophe Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this amazing jjob. The quality of this film is amazing. It is always very interesting to watch the programs produced by your channel. Today we discovered a sized of the ancient Venitian which is a little bit confiudential. It was alsoi a pleasure to see some original Murano chandelliers. I have seen their modern versions but these original one are spectacular.

@sarahhudleston832 Жыл бұрын

its lovely to seeing you have such fun. I know the research that goes into them is quite staggering! I love these!

@debtheguest3109 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this so much! I love traveling with you both, so very interesting.

@technologyt.angela.8150 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your travel videos! Thank you thank you thank you for bringing us Venice, one of my absolute favorite cities to visit!

@veronicarunge2241 Жыл бұрын

So look forward to partaking in your next travels - incredibly fascinating and full of great titbits of information while being a feast for our eyes - thank you for sharing from Australia.

@MsGerryo Жыл бұрын

Loving your travels, your friendship, humour and how you make everything so interesting and enjoyable. Thank you Oliver and Stephanie❤

@beciaaus2811 Жыл бұрын

This is by far my favourite vlog out of four now! You have so skilfully complement each other with sharing fantastic facts and observations, your storytelling is second to none! Bravo for this episode!❤️

@mp7519 Жыл бұрын

From what I know...those Palladians villas were built for agrarian purpose, not vacation... I love your very special energy connection 😍 always fun watching you guys 😍 thank you Ps: someone blocked me from live chat 🙁...wondering why

@dalewest4967 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video, thank you for the insightful tour.

@lindaallen9721 Жыл бұрын

I could watch and listen to you both for hours, just educating and speculating about every culture world-wide. Your styles are so effortless, yet welcoming and not at all pretentious. I’d love to see you come here to the US mid-west and present the Wild West and pioneer life!

@sallyscanlan7269 Жыл бұрын

Is that Dan behind the camera? Stunning Villa great bus trip. Best bed, I can see something like it in Lalande!

@annkraft7849 Жыл бұрын

Wow 🤩 wonderful 👏👏🥰👍thank you so much ❣️😎

@NatiHerron Жыл бұрын

I loved this episode, now I must get the book!

@hepzib928 Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@lilise3965 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. Stephanie seems to be in her element. Who knows, in a previous life she might have been a Venitian aristocrat.

@irenebianchi5088 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. We never realise what we have got. The Italian are so spoiled with such beauty. It's like a beautiful woman who doesn't realise how gorgeous she is