Villa Mansi

Villa Mansi is a country palace and gardens located in Segromigno in Monte, near Capannori, about 12 kilometers northeast of the city of Lucca in the region of Tuscany, Italy.

The architect Muzio Oddi rebuilt the villa and gardens starting in 1634.

In 1675 the property was acquired by Ottavio Mansi, from a wealthy silk merchant family, and during the 18th century, still owned by this family, the villa underwent major refurbishment under the guidance of the architect Giusti, provided with Rococo touches such as statuary and a roofline balustrade.

However, the gardens and fountains/water works were theatrical masterworks designed by Filippo Juvarra.

The interiors were painted by Stefano Tofanelli,[2] including mythologic themes such as the Trial of Midas, the Death of Marysias, and a large ceiling fresco depicting the Triumph of Apollo.