Description:
Obverse
The courtyard of honour of the 16th century Villa Cicogna Mozzoni at Bisuschio, province of Varese, open onto an Italian garden.
Reverse
The spectacular double flight water stairs of 156 steps from the lion's fountain to the nymphaeum standing on top of a hill maintained as a park; on the background, detail from Renaissance frescoes featuring wild beasts.
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