Giulio Bernardini was the Pescia architect who oversaw the urban planning of Montecatini Terme, inspired by the model of European “Villes d’eaux,” with tree-lined avenues and refined residences.
The route of the elegant residences
In an ideal journey to discover the elegant buildings of the Pescia architect, the first point of interest would surely be the Kursaal, partly designed by Bernardini; then follow Villino Parenti on Viale Amendola and Villino Fedeli on the corner of Viale Libertà.
The history of the Parenti Villino
Villino Parenti was built in 1911 for health inspector Giovanni Parenti. As was also the case for the doctor Scalabrino, in the Parenti residence private and working life were intertwined: in fact, the top floor of the villas was intended for their professional practice.
The strategic location
The Villino was built at an angle with Viale della Quieta, with the main front facing south and featuring a large corner balcony with a loggia: the designer’s intent was precisely to create continuity between garden and loggia.
The architectural features
The facade is embellished with polychrome frescoed decorations and sophisticated details, such as the pyramidal relief studs painted in the eaves and balcony elements.
The cottage to date is privately owned and not open to the public.
