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La Casa del Serpentello

The Serpentello House is a true work of art, with a unique façade and decorations made of individually handcrafted ceramic tiles created by the owner, making it a truly unforgettable place.

Vignale Monferrato, Italy

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What makes the Serpentello House truly special is its unique artistic character. The façade and many of its decorations are entirely covered with handcrafted ceramic tiles, each one unique and personally designed and created by the owner, Luciano Serpentello, in 1925.

This remarkable attention to detail transforms the house into a true work of art, giving it a distinctive and unforgettable atmosphere.

Non v'è arte né simmetria,Unico pregio la fantasia.In pochi anni di mia vitaDa me quest'opera venne compita.Se non bella è originaleEd è difficile trovar l'eguale.Un contadino vi ha posto mano,Tal Serpentello signor Luciano.

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No art or symmetry is found here,Its only merit is imagination.In but a few years of my life,I brought this work to completion.If not beautiful, it is original,And its equal is hard to find.A farmer set his hand to it—Signor Luciano, known as "Serpentello."

As the inscription above suggests, the Serpentello House is often regarded as a "visual encyclopedia" of rural life and the boundless imagination of its creator.

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La Casa del Serpentello
16 Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Vignale Monferrato, 15049
Italy
45.009443, 8.395115
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