Villa Arconati, located in the heart of the Groane Park a few kilometers from Milan, was chosen as the film set for the new chapter of The Devil Wears Prada, hosting some of the production’s most exclusive scenes. Kept private until the very end, the Villa in fact figures among the locations where some of the most memorable scenes of the film, set in the United States, Lake Como and Milan, were shot. Among the environments visible on the screen are the Corte Nobile with its granite colonnade, the Scalone d’onore embellished with a copy of the Laocoon from the Vatican Museums, and the evocative Sala di Fetonte, where illusionistic frescoes transform the space into a kind of visual narrative, in which light and painting converse to create scenic atmospheres. The scenes feature Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Simone Ashley, Miranda Priestly’s new assistant.
On the occasion of the film’s release, exclusive guided tours dedicated to the environments used as the film set are scheduled from May 4 to 8, at 3 p.m., offering visitors the opportunity to discover curiosities and behind-the-scenes features of the filming. Info and reservations at www.villaarconati-far.it
If the architecture of the Villa is striking in its scenic character, the monumental park is its natural complement. Spread over twelve hectares, the garden represents a rare balance between geometric rigor and landscape suggestion. Nature is shaped according to a precise design, where tree-lined avenues, fountains, statues and scenic settings follow one another.
During the period when the Villa is open to the public, from the end of March to mid-December, it is possible to visit the Villa freely or participate in guided tours, choosing your own pace of exploration. What makes this place particularly interesting is its ability to transform itself: from a historic home to a dynamic space for concerts, installations, festivals and major international events, including an evening dedicated to Bulgari ’s high jewelry with the presentation of its new Eclectic collection .
Underlying this multifacetedness is the commitment of the Augusto Rancilio Foundation, a nonprofit cultural entity linked to the current Castellazzo property, of which the Villa is the centerpiece. The Foundation operates with the aim of protecting and enhancing the historical and artistic heritage, while promoting a broader vision: to return the Villa to an active role in the contemporary cultural scene.
Particular attention is also paid to the social dimension, with projects that promote inclusion and collaboration with the local area, thus combining heritage enhancement and contemporary responsibility.
The origins of the Villa date back to the 17th century, when Galeazzo Arconati conceived of a residence that would go beyond a simple country residence. His intent was ambitious: to create a space capable of expressing prestige, culture and power, but also intended to last over time, almost with a character of eternity.
Thus, a unified project was born, in which architecture, art and nature dialogue with each other. Richly decorated halls, monumental rooms and gardens conceived as true green architectures contribute to building an idea of total beauty. Over the centuries, the complex evolved until it reached its peak in the 18th century, when European, particularly French, influences led to a significant expansion and the creation of a dialogue between Italian and French-style gardens, characterized by broad perspectives, visual axes and rigorous plays of symmetry.
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