Destinations

Tour: Tempio Voltiano

Tour: Tempio Voltiano

Inaugurated in 1928, it houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to the memory of Alessandro Volta, a distinguished physicist and native of the city. The inventor of the light bulb.

Tour: Tempio Voltiano

Inaugurated in 1928, it houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to the memory of Alessandro Volta, a distinguished physicist and native of the city. The inventor of the light bulb.

Tour: Nesso

Tour: Nesso

The discovery of a carved boulder and a Neolithic stone axe suggest that the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times.It stands where the two streams,Tuf and Nosee, join to...

Tour: Nesso

The discovery of a carved boulder and a Neolithic stone axe suggest that the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times.It stands where the two streams,Tuf and Nosee, join to...

Villa Carlia

Villa Carlia

Built in 1676

Villa Carlia

Built in 1676

Villa Balbianello

Villa Balbianello

The villa was built in 1787 on the site of a pre-existing Franciscan monastery.At the beginning of the 20th century,the property fell into a state of abandonment until it was...

Villa Balbianello

The villa was built in 1787 on the site of a pre-existing Franciscan monastery.At the beginning of the 20th century,the property fell into a state of abandonment until it was...

Villa La Cassinella

Villa La Cassinella

Since the early 20th century, lakeside residences have attracted illustrious figures and wealthy bourgeoisie. In 1926, Texas heiress Funny Hart hired engineer Mantegazza to renovate Villa Rosa. Fascinated by the...

Villa La Cassinella

Since the early 20th century, lakeside residences have attracted illustrious figures and wealthy bourgeoisie. In 1926, Texas heiress Funny Hart hired engineer Mantegazza to renovate Villa Rosa. Fascinated by the...

Villa Balbiano

Villa Balbiano

It was built around 1550 by the Giovio family. In 1778, it was sold to Cardinal Durini, who turned it into a veritable construction site. So captivated by the beauty...

Villa Balbiano

It was built around 1550 by the Giovio family. In 1778, it was sold to Cardinal Durini, who turned it into a veritable construction site. So captivated by the beauty...

Villa Castello - Carate Urio

Villa Castello - Carate Urio

There is a twin church of Saints Philip and James (1537) in Urio.

Villa Castello - Carate Urio

There is a twin church of Saints Philip and James (1537) in Urio.

Villa Oleandra

Villa Oleandra

The villa dates back to 1720, and in 1877 it was purchased by the Vitali family of Milanese Jews. It later passed to the American Heinz family, the king of...

Villa Oleandra

The villa dates back to 1720, and in 1877 it was purchased by the Vitali family of Milanese Jews. It later passed to the American Heinz family, the king of...

Villa La Pliniana

Villa La Pliniana

This villa was originally built in 1574, and the surrounding land was terraced to grow vines and chestnut trees. It is now owned by the Hotel Sereno.

Villa La Pliniana

This villa was originally built in 1574, and the surrounding land was terraced to grow vines and chestnut trees. It is now owned by the Hotel Sereno.

Villa Troubetzkoy

Villa Troubetzkoy

Built in the mid-19th century, it owes its name to Russian Prince Alexander Troubetzkoy. To build it, he demolished a large cliff with dynamite. And it was called by the...

Villa Troubetzkoy

Built in the mid-19th century, it owes its name to Russian Prince Alexander Troubetzkoy. To build it, he demolished a large cliff with dynamite. And it was called by the...

Villa Cademartori

Villa Cademartori

Another villa dating back to 1842. Now divided into apartments.

Villa Cademartori

Another villa dating back to 1842. Now divided into apartments.

Villa Usuelli O Maria

Villa Usuelli O Maria

Built for the famous ballerina Maria Tagliolini, of Swedish origin and raised in Paris, considered the first Romantic ballerina. It is named after her.

Villa Usuelli O Maria

Built for the famous ballerina Maria Tagliolini, of Swedish origin and raised in Paris, considered the first Romantic ballerina. It is named after her.

Villa Roccabruna - Mandarinn Hotel

Villa Roccabruna - Mandarinn Hotel

The first building dates back to 1827-29, while the current villa was built around 1906.In the second half of the 20th century, the villa's state of decay was reduced. It...

Villa Roccabruna - Mandarinn Hotel

The first building dates back to 1827-29, while the current villa was built around 1906.In the second half of the 20th century, the villa's state of decay was reduced. It...

Villa Tanzi Taverna

Villa Tanzi Taverna

The first buildings date back to 1611, and it was expanded in 1787 by the Milanese Counts Tanzi, from whom it takes its name. It is now a luxury condominium.

Villa Tanzi Taverna

The first buildings date back to 1611, and it was expanded in 1787 by the Milanese Counts Tanzi, from whom it takes its name. It is now a luxury condominium.

Villa Passalacqua

Villa Passalacqua

The villa was built in the late 18th century by the Odescalchi family, after purchasing various lands that included a former monastery of the Order of the Humiliati and the...

Villa Passalacqua

The villa was built in the late 18th century by the Odescalchi family, after purchasing various lands that included a former monastery of the Order of the Humiliati and the...

Villa Le Rose

Villa Le Rose

Winston Churchill lived here.

Villa Le Rose

Winston Churchill lived here.