Villa Bisignano

Villa Bisignano, also known as Villa Roomer or Palazzo Rodinò, is a historic country house in the Barra district of Naples, built around 1500 by the Carafa di Maddaloni family. The building, located in the Miglio d'Oro area on Corso Sirena, was expanded in the 17th century by the Flemish banker Kasper Roomer, who housed his art collection here. Today you can still admire the frescoes by the painter Aniello Falcone from 1647, which depict biblical scenes such as the stories of Moses, as well as great battles. Its present appearance is shaped by 18th-century restorations and alterations by the Sanseverino family. The U-shaped complex opens onto a courtyard with a spacious piperno terrace, which offers views of Vesuvius and the sea. This architecture, once used for festivals and theatrical performances, combines the solidity of the ground floor with the lightness of the loggias on the upper floor. Surrounded by a park with a botanical garden and valuable sculptures, the villa displays a variety of architectural styles and is in good condition.