Villa Pera, located in the municipality of Gaiarine, was built in the second half of the seventeenth century by the Pera family, likely of Venetian origin. Historical sources indicate that the family came from the Pera neighborhood of the city of Constantinople and settled permanently in Gaiarine in the second half of the 17th century.
The construction of the noble residence began in 1670 at the initiative of Nicola Pera, based on a project by the local surveyor Stefano Segato. The villa was established immediately as both a residential and productive center, equipped with facilities to support agricultural activities, partly built over older buildings used by the family since the late 16th century. The seventeenth-century architectural design preserves the typical Venetian tripartition on the façade, while the plan exhibits some asymmetries.
With the end of sharecropping in the 1970s, the villa ceased its agricultural function, although it still retains cellars and equipment related to wine production. Always remaining in the family’s ownership, it has undergone restoration and renovation efforts initiated in 2001, respecting the original historical features.
The complex is surrounded by a park with an English garden, ancient trees, water basins, and eighteenth-century statues. Today, Villa Pera is used as the summer residence of the Riello Pera family and is available for public and private events. The villa is a member of the associations AVV, ARVV, and ADSI.
