The Villa Foscarini Rossi Shoe Museum is located along the banks of the Brenta River, inside a 17th-century historic mansion. In over 700 m² of exhibition space, more than 1,350 luxury women's shoe models are displayed, produced by the Rossimoda shoe factory in collaboration with the most prestigious international fashion houses. Inaugurated in 1993, the Museum's mission is to showcase the local expertise, spread knowledge about the shoemaking tradition of the Brenta Riviera, and document the evolution of costume and fashion in the second half of the 20th century through the "Shoe" accessory. Passing tourists, enchanted by the harmony, creativity, and craftsmanship that distinguish Made in Italy products, will also find these values in the historic architectural structures and the perspective plays of the marvelous 17th-century frescoes in the Guesthouse, created by Domenico de' Bruni and Pietro Liberi. The Museum also houses a small but precious collection of ancient and ethnic footwear.
Via Doge Pisani, 1, 30039 Stra VE, ItaliaThis itinerary covers the entire museum route, ranging from the entrance of the villa to its various rooms, from the most iconic shoes created by the most important national and international designers to the guesthouse with numerous frescoes where various events are held.
The following itinerary was created by Scuola Holden students Luca Cesaro, Marta Diotallevi, and Carlotta Falzone, under the coordination of Elisa Fulco for Rossimoda and Federica Rossi, Curator of the Footwear Museum at Villa Foscarini Rossi.
This itinerary covers the entire museum route, ranging from the entrance of the villa to its various rooms, from the most iconic shoes created by the most important national and international designers to the guesthouse with numerous frescoes where various events are held.
The following itinerary was created by Scuola Holden students Luca Cesaro, Marta Diotallevi, and Carlotta Falzone, under the coordination of Elisa Fulco for Rossimoda and Federica Rossi, Curator of the Footwear Museum at Villa Foscarini Rossi.
From April to October: Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 6pm (last entry at 5pm); Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm - 6pm;
From November to March: Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm; closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Full price: €8.00
Full price
Reduced: €6.00
Over 65, Students under 26, Young people between 12 and 18 years old, Groups > 15 people
Free
Under 12, Disabled visitors, Accompanying persons, Journalists, Tour guides, ICOM members
We describe the villa in a clear, understandable and accessible way to everyone. The Veneto Region has created a series of guides in C.A.A. (Augmentative Alternative Communication), to allow each visitor to enjoy a unique heritage like that of the Venetian villas, through clear information and simple narratives.
3 communication codes – images, words and symbols – integrate harmoniously.
In the C.A.A. guide we find:
- photos, to tell what is found in the villa,
- texts, easy to read and suitable for people with mild dyslexia,
- Widgit Literacy Symbols – pictograms (known as Rebus).
A brochure for everyone, a valid travel companion useful for children with Specific Learning Disorders, with cognitive difficulties or who have not yet acquired the ability to read and write, for children and adults whose mother tongue is not Italian, for people with cognitive disabilities and with autism, but also for elderly people and foreigners who need easy reading.
The initiative is financed by the Tourism Directorate of the Veneto Region as part of the European Tourism4All project (Interreg Italy-Croatia programme) with the aim of strengthening the inclusiveness and accessibility of the travel experience for everyone.
The C.A.A. guide it is available in paper format inside the villa and in pdf format.
Manor Villa:
Free: Entrance is free, even for the companion;
Museum Entry and Exit: There is a step in the museum entrance, the museum staff is available to help guests and upon advance request it is possible to place the platform;
Museum map: On the ground floor of the museum the tactile map of the Villa Foscarini Rossi complex and the 3D model of the Villa Padronale are displayed;
Internal mobility: There is no lift, therefore the first floor can only be accessed via the stairs;
Toilets: There are toilets on each floor of the structure;
PARKING: We recommend in the center of Stra or along via Nazionale. In the private car park of Villa Foscarini Rossi there are dedicated parking spaces and can be accessed from Via Nazionale 7 or Via Doge Pisani 1 (upon request by telephone or email);
Animals: Access to small animals is permitted as long as they are supervised and kept on a leash.
Guesthouse:
Entry and Exit: It is accessible via a ramp from the cellar;
Internal mobility: You can reach the upper floors via the lift;
PARKING: In the parking lot of the villa there are dedicated parking spaces, accessed from Via Nazionale n. 7;
Toilets: They are present on the ground floor, mezzanines and attic. The bathroom on the mezzanine is equipped and equipped with a changing table.
This itinerary covers the entire museum route, ranging from the entrance of the villa to its various rooms, from the most iconic shoes created by the most important national and international designers to the guesthouse with numerous frescoes where various events are held.
The following itinerary was created by Scuola Holden students Luca Cesaro, Marta Diotallevi, and Carlotta Falzone, under the coordination of Elisa Fulco for Rossimoda and Federica Rossi, Curator of the Footwear Museum at Villa Foscarini Rossi.
