Villa Bel Respiro
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| Villa Bel Respiro | |
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 Villa Bel Respiro in 2021 | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Sanremo, Italy |
| Coordinates | 43°49′01.14″N 7°45′29.75″E / 43.8169833°N 7.7582639°E |
Villa Bel Respiro is a historic villa located in Sanremo, Italy.
The villa, designed by architect Pio Soli, was built in 1893.[1] The property belonged for some time to a British antique collector, and was later purchased in 1918 by Count Paolo Ruggeri Laderchi,[2] who, during the 1930s, organized frequent receptions there, hosting the most prominent personalities visiting Sanremo.[1] The villa remained his property until his death in 1940.[2]
Since 1953, it has housed the headquarters of the Experimental Institute for Floriculture.[3]
Description
The villa stands along Corso degli Inglesi and features an eclectic style with Neo-Renaissance influences. The structure is characterized by protruding wings, loggias, and terraces.[1]
