The city of Caxias do Sul, in Serra Gaúcha, will be home to, as of this Sunday (12), the largest theme park dedicated to Italian culture in Brazil. Villa dei Troni was inaugurated in the district of Ana Rech, in a preserved area that dates back to the arrival of the Italian immigrants, 150 years ago.
The complex occupies 25 hectares of the last remaining original colony from the Brazilian Empire. With 40 buildings—including authentic structures and full-size replicas—visitors are transported back to the 19th century. Chapels, houses, wineries, schools, workshops, and community halls help reconstruct the daily lives of the early settlers.
Cultural immersion and living memory
The experience begins on a vintage Ana Rech–Caxias bus. The tour takes the audience through scenes that portray the lives of immigrants: farm work, the power of faith, the role of community, and the importance of gastronomy.
Conceived by businessman Edson Tomiello, known as Trovão, the park was built over four and a half years with support from the local community. Families donated objects, documents, and antique furniture that make up the site's historical collection.
"The Villa is not just a park. It's a living memorial to Italian culture, built with and for the community," says Tomiello.
Typical flavors and tradition at the table
Villa dei Troni also offers dining venues that celebrate Italian cuisine. There are four options: Leon Restaurant, Cozinha da Nona, Cantina do Nono, and Bodega—all with menus inspired by traditional immigrant recipes.
The park is open Friday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m., including holidays. Tickets cost R$70 (full price) and R$35 (half price). Children under five years old are free. Tickets can be purchased online. villadeitroni.com or at the local box office.
More than just entertainment, a visit to Villa dei Troni is a journey back to the Italian roots that shaped the region's culture and history.
