Sasso Mobile

This villa was built by Camillo Bolognetti and inaugurated in 1559. The project was attributed to the architect Domenico Tibaldi, but given how young he was at the time, should be considered the work of Pellegrino Tibaldi. A typical 16th century senator's villa, which integrated the servants' quarters and cottages for the peasants who worked the land into the stately residence. The name Toiano derives from the Latin word Tullius, meaning estate-owner. The villa was severely damaged during World War II, but thanks to the restoration work carried out by the current owners, the main building and the entire complex have been restored to their original spendor. The villa features four porticoes, one on each side, the most imposing of which holds up the elegant, triangular pediments of the main façade. The south-side portico faces a tree-lined path leading to the “Caffè – House”, nestled into a little wood, that in the past was used as guest quarters. The farm buildings can be found behind the villa, bordering a wide lawn graced by 18th century statues at each corner.