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Lake Como Attractions Villas and Gardens Villa Erba
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The villa formed the main part of the property annexed to the Convent of Santa Maria Assunta of Cernobbio, which was run by the nuns of the Cluniac Benedictine order. It is said that one of the first descriptions of this villa dates back to the 15th century, where the villa housed approximately 25 nuns who organised a convent boarding-school and administered the agribultural lands.
Anna Brivio and the aristocrat Commendatore Luigi Erba (brother and heir to Carlo Erba) bought the property in 1882. The Erba family often stayed in Cernobbio, receiving important guests; artists and personalities from the political and industrial worlds. The villa also held many musical evenings, concerts and parties during the early years of the century. When the couple died, the property passed to their daughter Carla, who married Duke Giuseppe Visconti in Cernobbio. Villa Erba was built in the late nineteenth century and played host to numerous important people from the cultural, political and industrial worlds of their day. In the 1920s the villa passed to Carla Erba who became the wife of Duke Giuseppe Visconti of Modrone, and thus the mother of the renowned director Luchino Visconti, who lived in the villa. In the post-war period the villa was divided between the Visconti brothers (sons of Carla and Duke Giuseppe Visconti) one of whom became a famous film director Luchino Visconti. It was here that he completed the editing of his film “Ludwig”. He died four years later. "The Rooms of Luchino Visconti" inside the museum were opened on the 25th July 2005: a centre dedicated to the bond between the celebrated director and the Villa Erba, which is now open to the public. The Visconti heirs sold the villa and most of the surrounding land in 1986 to a public consortium which purchased it with the intention of turning it into the present-day exhibition and conference centre which is frequented to date by many important figures and celebrities. A restoration project begain in January 2003 to restore this 19th century stately home to its former splendour. Address
Largo Luchino Visconti 4, 22012 Cernobbio (CO) Tel: (+39) 02 4997 7134
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Villas & Gardens
Villa Balbianello This villa is probably the most famous and one of the most amazing villas to see on the lake. This villa which was built in the 1500's, is situated in Lenno on the westside of he lake. The spectac [ ... ] |
Fiori e Sapori This annual flower and gardening exhibition held every April in Milan's Naviglio Grande wharf complex attracts exhibitors, cultivators and retailers from all over the country. Address: Navi [ ... ] |
Villa Carlotta Villa Carlotta is situated in the village of Tremezzo and covers an area of over 70,000 square metres. There are numerous masterpieces of art inside the villa itself as well as a splendid garden with [ ... ] |
Villa La Carlia This villa in Tremezzo (Lake Como, Italy) which is also known as Villa Pirelli (from the name of its famous last owners) was built around 1676 takes its name from the original owners De Carli and [ ... ] |
| Villa Amila This villa situated in Tremezzo (Lake Como, Italy) was built in 1931-32 from the plans of architect Peter Lingeri, on behalf of the Italian Motonautica Lario Association (Lario Boat Association). [ ... ] |
Villa La Quiete This villa is situated in Bolvedro, Tremezzo (Lake Como, Italy) and was built at the beginning of the 18th century for the Duke of Carretto. It was then passed to the Brentano family and there [ ... ] |
| Villa Meier This villa in Tremezzo (Lake Como, Italy - also known as Villa Mainona) is the result of restructuring by architect Peter Lingeri. The restructuring of Villa Meier is based on that of the 19th cen [ ... ] |
Villa Erba The villa formed the main part of the property annexed to the Convent of Santa Maria Assunta of Cernobbio, which was run by the nuns of the Cluniac Benedictine order. It is said that one of the first [ ... ] |
Villa Melzi This villa situated on the outskirts of Bellagio was built for Francesco Melzi d'Eril (an associate of Napolean) to be used as his summer residence. The gardens, museum and Moorish outlook are avai [ ... ] |
Giardini Pubblici Milan's biggest and oldest green area, stretching between Corso Venezia, Via Palestro, Via Manin and Bastioni di Porta Venezia. Along with three small lakes, a playground for children and countless [ ... ] |
Orrido, Bellano Melting snow cut a deep narrow gorge (Orrido) into the rocks over many years forming this amazing natural feature. It is possible to visit and explore the gorge as there are ladders and a suspension b [ ... ] |
Villa Cipressi Villa Cipressi in Varenna is a stunning villa that now runs as a hotel. The property is made up of buildings, gardens and has a very rich history. Opening Hours: 9am to 7pm March to October Tel: 0 [ ... ] |
| Villa Serbelloni This stunning villa in Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy now operates as a hotel. It also houses the Bellagio Study and Conference Centre; a residential centre founded and manged by the Rockefeller Foundatio [ ... ] |
Villa Fontanelle Situated in the village of Moltrasio, this villa is property of the Versace family - the best way to see this magnificent villa is from a boat tour on the lake |
| Villa Monastero Villa Monastero in Varenna is one of the most interesting examples of eclectic styled residences on Lake Como. Enjoy the enchanting gardens, that extend up to Fiumelatte. Opening Hours: 10am to [ ... ] |
Villa D'Este This villa situated in Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy, was originally built in the 16th century as a summer residence for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio. In 1816–1817 the villa was home to Caroline of Bruns [ ... ] |
| Villa Giallia This is a stunning villa located on via Borgovico 148, in Como. Tel: (+39) 031 232209 |
Villa Manzoni The villa is situated in the town of Lecco and was the birthplace of 19th-century Italian novelist and Lake Como hero, Alessandro Manzoni. |
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