Villa Massoni, Massa

Name: Villa Massoni
Address: Via Rocca, Massa, Italy

#12 among attractions in Massa

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The Villa di Volpigliano, or Villa della Rocca, later known as Villa Massoni, is located on Via Rocca in Massa, just outside the Alberici walls. The original nucleus, much smaller than the present one, was built in the second half of the 16th century and later bought by the Dukes of the city and used for ceremonial, festive and ceremonial duties. The cardinals of the ducal house resided there during their stays in Massa.

Coordinates: 44°2'9"N, 10°8'49"E

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Villa Massoni – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Malaspina Castle, Massa Cathedral, National Esperanto Library and Archive, Teatro Comunale "Pier Alessandro Guglielmi".

~1360 ftS
History museum, Museum, Forts and castles
Malaspina Castle, Massa
7 min walk • The Malaspina Castle is located in Massa, Italy. It crowns the top of a rocky hill and dominates the wide underlying plain and part of the Tyrrhenian coast. From the 17th century the main purpose of the castle was military and it served as a prison until 1946. The castle was subsequently restored and reopened to the public.
~1080 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Massa Cathedral, Massa
6 min walk • Massa Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Massa, Tuscany, central Italy. It is dedicated to Saints Peter and Francis. Formerly a conventual church, it was declared the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Massa Carrara at its creation in 1822, and is now the seat of the bishop of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli.
0.5 miW
Library
National Esperanto Library and Archive, Massa
12 min walk • The Esperanto National Library and Archive is the biggest Esperanto library in Italy; it is located in Massa, in northern Tuscany.
~1570 ftW
44°2'9"N • 10°8'28"E
Teatro Comunale "Pier Alessandro Guglielmi", Massa
8 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.4 miW
Church
St. Sebastian Church, Massa
11 min walk • The Church of St. Sebastian is a sacred building located between largo Matteotti, 3 / via Europa / via S. Sebastiano in Massa.
~1310 ftW
Square
Piazza Aranci, Massa
7 min walk • Piazza Aranci is the main square of Massa, capital of the province of the same name in Tuscany.
0.4 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Santuario Nostra Signora della Misericordia, Massa
12 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Mercy is a Catholic house of worship located on Viale Eugenio Chiesa in Massa, Tuscany.
~1000 ftW
Historic walking areas, Square
Piazza Mercurio, Massa
5 min walk • Mercury Square is one of the historic squares of Massa. The square takes its name from the statue of the god Mercury above the fountain in the center of the square. There are numerous historic buildings that overlook the square such as the ancient...
~1160 ftW
Art museum, History museum, Museum
Palazzo Ducale, Massa
6 min walk • The Ducal Palace is located in Massa in Aranci Square. It was also called the Red Palace and, today, also of the Prefecture.
~1020 ftW
Church
Chiesa di San Giovanni Decollato, Massa
5 min walk • The church of San Giovanni decollato is a Catholic house of worship located in Piazza Mercurio in Massa, Tuscany.
~1110 ftW
44°2'8"N • 10°8'34"E
Biblioteca Civica "Stefano Giampaoli", Massa
6 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Massoni?

Nearby attractions include Piazza Mercurio, Massa (5 min walk), Chiesa di San Giovanni Decollato, Massa (5 min walk), Massa Cathedral, Massa (6 min walk), Biblioteca Civica "Stefano Giampaoli", Massa (6 min walk).

How to get to Villa Massoni by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Massoni:

Bus

Stazione FS Massa • Lines: L61 (26 min walk)

Train

Massa Centro (26 min walk)