Villa Ducloz-Dianola, Lucca

The Villa-Ducloz Dianola is a mansion located in Via Matteo Civitali, near San Marco in Lucca. The complex is one of the most important examples of Art Nouveau style. The building is rich and elegant, consisting of two floors. The villa has a vast, blossoming garden. The architectural elements of the garden are many and all of considerable value. The main feature of the villa is the presence of the vertical body elevated above the roof of the first floor, and an advanced central body which is perpendicular to the ground floor. The hexagonal balcony has two side-entrance doors and five windows decorated with floral wrought iron. The upper windows are decorated with polychrome tiles.

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Sight Name: Villa Ducloz-Dianola
Sight Location: Lucca, Italy
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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