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VILLA MELZI
Villa Melzi, Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy
A villa with beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Como in Bellagio
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VILLA MELZI
Villa Melzi was created between 1808 and 1810 for Francesco Melzi d’Eril, Vice-president of Napoleon’s Italian Republic the villa’s design was by Giocondo Albertolli (1742-1839) a proponent of Neoclassicism.
The Villa itself isn’t open to the public, however the gardens are from March to October. The gardens stretch along the front of Lake Como for 800 meters or so . They were designed in an “English” style.
The gardens contain a number of exotic trees and shrubs along with some historical items. The gardens contain a number of sculptures designed by architect Luigi Canonica and the botanist Luigi Villoresi.
The gardens are a short walk from Bellagio and the entrance fee is from €10.00 (see information below).
The gardens of Villa Melzi are open every day from 10:00am to 7:00pm end of March to October.
Tickets can be purchased at entrance of the gardens and they are valid for the museum and the chapel.
Gardens Entrance Fee
VILLA MELZI GARDENS ENTRANCE FEE
Adults: 10.00 euros
Children: aged 11 and under: free of charge
Two day’s ticket starting from 14.00 euros
Groups minimum of 15 people: 8.00 euros per member of the group
School groups: 6.50 euros
Villa Melzi Gardens Information
Almost all of the Gardens area is accessible to visitors with limited mobility. Staff are available to offer access support for the areas without facilitated access (Museum, Chapel). There are toilets for visitors with disabilities.
Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.
Dogs are welcome in the Gardens, but must be kept on a leash, and we remind dog owners to come prepared to dispose of all droppings themselves.
Bicycles and scooters are not allowed in the Gardens.
Visitors will find a number of restaurants and cafes at an easy walking/driving distance from the Gardens.
Ferry Information
FERRY INFORMATION
The Ferry stop for Villa Melzi is Bellagio
Bellagio Hotels
A selection of hotels in Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy