Set in elaborate and beautiful grounds, you would not think that this structure was originally meant to be the home of a retired Vatican priest.

La Rotonda is located to the south of Vicenza approximately 15 minutes from the city centre and is one of the most recognizable buildings in the city.

What makes this building so special is its amazing design and symmetry – each of the four sides of the house have a portico that looks similar to the Pantheon in Rome and can be approached by a series of steps.

Inside the building is a series of lavishly decorated rooms complete with beautiful frescos and ornate stucco plaster work.