| Villa Volpi | |
|---|---|
 Villa Volpi in Sabaudia | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Location | Sabaudia, Italy |
| Coordinates | 41°15′54.9″N13°01′48.1″E / 41.265250°N 13.030028°E |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Tomaso Buzzi |
Villa Volpi is a neoclassical seaside villa situated in Sabaudia, Italy.
The villa was commissioned in 1952 by Countess Nathalie Volpi of Misrata, wife of Count Giuseppe Volpi, founder of the Venice Film Festival, and was designed by architect Tomaso Buzzi . [1] [2]
The villa has served as the filming location for several films including Divorce Italian Style and Compagni di scuola . [3]
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