Villa Tusini- San Prospero - A journey among Villas and Castles

Guided visit to Villa Tusini, one of the most significant examples of a “closed court” farmhouse complex in the Modena plain—a true “village within a village,” where the manor house and rural buildings are arranged around a large internal courtyard. Built in 1822 by the Tusini brothers, the villa is enclosed by a square wall measuring approximately 60 meters on each side and includes various spaces—caretaker’s quarters, cellar, granary, woodshed, laundry room, warehouse, two ovens, and a greenhouse—all of which are still clearly identifiable.
 

Today, Villa Tusini hosts spaces and exhibitions of notable cultural value, including a faithful reconstruction of Gregorio Sciltian’s studio, featuring original objects and sketches, as well as a permanent exhibition of 20th-century Italian painting (with works by, among others, Guido Borgianni and Alberto Bragaglia). The villa also houses an installation by Ilario Tamassia, composed of works reassembled after the 2012 earthquake, and a historical photographic exhibition dedicated to the Tusini family.
 

Villa Tusini is also home to the Municipal Acetaia of San Prospero, with traditional barrels, period tools, and production spaces, as well as a collection of thousands of vinyl records and CDs, along with equipment and volumes dedicated to music.

Booking Information:
Access is by reservation only and includes a guided tour. Reservations will be accepted until all available spots are filled.
You can book online on this page or at the Tourist Information and Welcome Office of Modena, located in Piazza Grande 14.

Cancellation policy:
Cancellations with a refund or changes to the reservation are allowed up to 48 hours before the activity begins.
 

Additional information:
The visit is part of the event series "A journeys among Villas and Castles between Bologna and Modena."
 

For bookings and information:
Email: info@visitmodena.it
Phone: +39 059 2032660