Casa Cozzi
Casa Luisa e Gaetano Cozzi is a farmhouse in the countryside of Zero Branco, on the outskirts of Treviso. It was bequeathed in the will of the illustrious historian Gaetano Cozzi (Zero Branco 1922-Venice 2001) to Fondazione Benetton, of which he was a member of the board of directors from the very beginning and coordinator of scientific activities. The eight-hectare complex consists of a house with rustic outbuildings and agricultural land.
Casa Luisa e Gaetano Cozzi is a farmhouse in the countryside of Zero Branco, on the outskirts of Treviso. It was bequeathed in the will of the illustrious historian Gaetano Cozzi (Zero Branco 1922-Venice 2001) to Fondazione Benetton, of which he was a member of the board of directors from the very beginning and coordinator of scientific activities. The eight-hectare complex consists of a house with rustic outbuildings and agricultural land.
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Via Milan 41, 31059 Zero Branco
The professor lived and studied for many years in this house with his wife Luisa Zille (Fossò 1941-Venezia 1995), scholar and lover of poetry and music.
In the spirit of the bequest, the Foundation carried out conservation restoration on the house and reorganised the farm, improving inter-estate lanes and creating a new garden.
The farmhouse
Eight hectares of agricultural land surround the house, which is thus enveloped in the peace and charm of the farming landscape. The farming part serves as a laboratory in farming landscape for the recovery of biodiversity, through the proper maintenance of riparian hedgerows and ditches, avoiding the use of chemicals.
The house is equipped with a small library, which collects part of Gaetano Cozzi’s documentary fund, in agreement with the library of the Zero Branco municipality. It also features a large meeting room, and is furnished to accommodate guests, thanks to the presence of a guesthouse and a kitchen.
In accordance with the testamentary legacy, and with the valuable support and collaboration of the Cozzi family, educational activities in the field of music are organised in memory of Luisa Zille, whose prestigious Bechstein piano is preserved. These include workshops related to composition, music teaching methods or aimed at improving instrumental skills.
Musical and theatrical performances, public meetings, activities for schools and seminars are also organised.
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The venues of the Fondazione Benetton Studi Ricerche, rich in historical and cultural value, are also available for the organisation of public and private events
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