Villa Monastero, Varenna

Name: Villa Monastero
Address: Varenna, Italy
Telephone: +39 0341 830129

#2 among attractions in Varenna

Top attraction, Architecture, Museum, Convention center, More...

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Facts and practical information

Villa Monastero is located in Varenna, Province of Lecco, on the shore of Lake Como. The villa lies south of the village, halfway between Varenna and Fiumelatte, and includes a botanical garden, a museum, and a convention center. The villa hosts summer courses for the "Enrico Fermi" International School of Physics, and has heard lectures by more than thirty-four Nobel Laureates. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: EclecticismCoordinates: 46°0'27"N, 9°17'17"E

Address

Varenna Italy

Contact

+39 0341 830129

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Day trips

Villa Monastero – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hotel Royal Victoria, Fiumelatte River, Castello di Vezio, Museo ornitologico e di scienze naturali Scanagatta.

~1330 ftNW
46°0'33"N • 9°17'0"E
Hotel Royal Victoria, Varenna
7 min walk • Beach
0.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
Fiumelatte River, Varenna
14 min walk • Fiumelatte is a river in northern Italy. It flows from a cavity in the Grigna into Lake Como, just south of Varenna, it has an approximate length of 250 m. The name Fiumelatte, composed from fiume and latte, is due to the milky white color of its water.
~1220 ftN
Historical place, Forts and castles
Castello di Vezio, Varenna
6 min walk • Castello di Vezio is a castle located nearby Varenna and Perledo, northern Italy. Characterized in the main tower by square merlons, similar to Cly Castle in Aosta Valley, it commands the Lake Como.
~1180 ftNW
46°0'35"N • 9°17'4"E
Museo ornitologico e di scienze naturali Scanagatta, Varenna
6 min walk • Museum
~1530 ftNW
Church
Church of San John the Baptist, Varenna
8 min walk • The church of St. John the Baptist is a religious building, probably dating back to the 11th century, located in Varenna, in the province of Lecco, in the central Piazza San Giorgio, on the opposite side from the church of San Giorgio.
1.6 miSW
45°59'26"N • 9°15'51"E
LAKE by BOAT, Bellagio
42 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Boat rental
0.8 miNE
Locality
Perledo
20 min walk • One of the main attractions in Perledo is the Castello di Vezio, a medieval castle that sits atop a hill overlooking the town. Visitors can take a leisurely hike up to the castle and explore its ancient walls and towers, as well as enjoy panoramic views of Lake Como...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Monastero?

Nearby attractions include Museo ornitologico e di scienze naturali Scanagatta, Varenna (6 min walk), Castello di Vezio, Varenna (6 min walk), Hotel Royal Victoria, Varenna (7 min walk), Church of San John the Baptist, Varenna (8 min walk).

Villa Monastero, Varenna

Facts and practical information

Villa Monastero – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hotel Royal Victoria, Varenna

Fiumelatte River, Varenna

Castello di Vezio, Varenna

Museo ornitologico e di scienze naturali Scanagatta, Varenna

Church of San John the Baptist, Varenna

LAKE by BOAT, Bellagio

Perledo

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Monastero?