Villa Margherita
Villa Margherita in Gressoney-Saint-Jean
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General information
LocationGressoney-Saint-Jean, Italy
Coordinates45°46′37.2″N 7°49′39.25″E / 45.777000°N 7.8275694°E / 45.777000; 7.8275694

Villa Margherita is a historic villa situated in Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Italy.

History

The villa, commissioned by barons Beck-Peccoz, was designed by German engineers and erected in 1888. Between 1889 and 1906, the barons hosted several members of the House of Savoy in this home, until these too, fascinated by the beauty of the Lys Valley, built a residence of their own there, the Savoy Castle.[1] The villa was named after Margherita of Savoy.[2]

In 1968, the property was acquired by the commune of Gressoney-Saint-Jean, and converted into the local town hall.[1]

Description

The property comprises several buildings, including the villa proper, the gatekeepers' quarters and the old stables.[1]

The villa, which stands on a grey granite pedestal, features ornate decorations that includes spires, wooden gables, corbels and parapets.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Villa Margherita". lovevda.it. 15 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "La Regina Margherita a Gressoney - Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta". regione.vda.it. 6 December 2021.

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