Virginio Muzio was an architect from Bergamo who was very active in the late 19th century, especially in the restoration, completion and expansion of religious buildings in the city and province: the facade of the parish church of Alzano Lombardo, the churchyard and portico of the parish church of Clusone, the restorations of the Archpriest’s House and the convent of Sant’Agostino, and the recomposition of the baptistery of Santa Maria Maggiore.
Not only that, he was among the first to bring the Art Nouveau style to Bergamo in buildings such as the Paleni House and the Belvedere Restaurant.
The house you are admiring was the home of architect Muzio, designed by him in 1902 and enriched with refined Art Nouveau elements.
The visual centerpiece of Villa Muzio is not the facade, but one of the corners, which on the inside corresponds to the stairwell and on the outside becomes a decorative element with its cylindrical shape, polygonal roof and pictorial decoration.
The frescoed female figure welcomes guests entering through the pedestrian gate.
Floral motifs, in harmony with the surrounding nature, can be found in the eaves, on the window arches and on the beautiful gate.
The dwelling you are admiring use to be the private home of Muzio, designed by himself in 1902 and enriched by refined Liberty decorations. The visual focus of Villa Muzio is not the facade, but one of the indoor corners corresponding to the stairwell: outside, it becomes a beautiful cylindrical decorative element, thanks to the polygonal cover and the pictorial decoration. The frescoed feminine figure welcomes every visitor entering from the main pedestrian gate. Floral patterns, in tune with the surrounding vegetation, can be found under the eaves, along the window arches and on the gate.