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What to expect
Villa Melzi Bellagio
The Gardens of Villa Melzi d'Eril, among the most beautiful gardens in Italy and Europe, stretch along the east/west shore of Lake Como, in Bellagio, harmoniously inserted into the hilly landscape between the two branches of the Lario.
Villa Melzi d'Eril, commissioned by Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Duke of Lodi and vice-president of First Italian Republic at the time of Napoleon, rises majestically to Bellagio.
The project was entrusted to the talented architect Giocondo Albertolli, while the work took place with precision between 1808 and 1810.
Characterized by shapes neoclassical, the villa externally stands out for its sobriety, with few decorative architectural elements, focusing mainly on the windows which, with regular succession, create simple decorative motifs.
Gardens of Villa Melzi
Il park of Villa Melzi, curated by the architect Luigi Canonica and the botanist Luigi villoresi, known for their work in the Park of Monza, presents itself as a landscape masterpiece.
The terrain has been expertly adapted with terracing and small bumps, while the trees, carefully selected, range from traditional to exotic essences, reflecting the taste of the time.
Sculptures, like the Egyptian basalt statue of Sekhnetz, goddess of war, and a suggestive sculptural group that depicts the meeting between Dante and Beatrice, are distributed harmoniously in the park.
Il Japanese pond, with aquatic plants, waterlilies, maples e Japanese cedars, adds a touch of exoticism. During the months of April e May, the park comes alive with rich blooms of azaleas e rhododendrons, creating colorful lawns and slopes that surround the villa.
Of particular charm is the small chapel located on the edge of the lake, helping to give a Villa Melzi d'Eril an atmosphere picturesque e enchanting.
Villa Melzi: timetables and rates
YOUR VISIT
The visit includes the chapel, the small museum and the park where wonderful groups of azaleas and rhododendrons alternate with magnificent statues.
SEASONAL OPENING FROM 25 MARCH TO THE END OF OCTOBER
Every day from the 10.00 19.00
Ticket office closes at 18.30
ENTRANCE TICKET PRICES
- Adults: 10.00 €
- Kids up to 11 years: free
- Family (2 adults + 2 children up to 18 years old) 20.00 €
- Groups of minimum 15 people: 8.00 euros
- School groups: 6.50 euros / free for teachers and companions
- Seasonal Subscription: 50.00 €
Type of place
Location
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Villa Melzi, via Lungolario Manzoni 22021 Bellagio Como, Bellagio, Como 22021, Italy
How to get there
Villa Melzi: how to get there
By car, from Como, follow the signs for the state road SS583 towards Bellagio. From Lecco, however, follow the signs for the state road SS583-SP583 towards Bellagio. Near the Gardens, it is possible to park in the car park on Lungolario Manzoni or in the nearby hamlet of Loppia, just a few minutes away on foot. For further information on parking, click here.
By train, on the route from Zurich to Como, there are trains leaving every hour from Zurich main station. If you come from Milan, you can choose the route Milan-Como-Bellagio starting from Milan Central Station o Milan-Como laid down by the Northern Railway Station for Como and then continue by boat or bus to Bellagio.
By bus or boat, for those who want to reach Bellagio from Como, there are two travel options:
- From the Como station square, it is possible to take advantage of very frequent bus services to Bellagio (10 trips per day).
- from Como railway station, you can reach the boat terminal in 10 minutes. From there, it is possible to take a boat or hydrofoil to Bellagio with frequent trips.
