Location: VILLA MONASTERO, LAKE COMO

Welcome to VILLA MONASTERO !

Villa Monastero is a historic and charming residence located on the shores of Lake Como, in the municipality of Varenna. Originally a Cistercian nunnery founded in the 12th century, the villa was transformed into a private residence over the centuries and eventually opened to the public as a museum and conference center.

The villa is renowned for its splendid botanical gardens, which stretch for nearly two kilometers along the lake's shore. These gardens host a wide variety of exotic and native plants, elegant sculptures, and fountains, offering visitors a unique experience of natural beauty and tranquility.

Inside, Villa Monastero features a fascinating combination of architectural and decorative styles. The interior rooms are furnished with period furniture, paintings, and art objects that reflect the villa's rich and varied history. Particularly noteworthy are the Red Room, used for concerts and cultural events, and the Black Room, adorned with refined frescoes and stuccoes.

In addition to its museum function, Villa Monastero hosts scientific and cultural conferences, thanks to the presence of a modern conference center. This makes the villa a meeting point for scholars and enthusiasts of various disciplines, keeping alive its tradition as a place of knowledge and culture.



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