Villa Monastero, owned by the Province of Lecco, located in Varenna (LC), is in a privileged position on the eastern branch of Lake Como.
Originally a monastery, later transformed into a private residence and now home to a museum and a conference center, the villa is surrounded by a charming botanical garden that stretches along the lakeshore for about 2 kilometers.
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Opening days
From Monday to Sunday
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Opening times
June – July – August:
• Botanical Garden and House Museum: open daily from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM.September:
• Botanical Garden: open daily from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
• House Museum: open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.October 1 – November 1:
• Botanical Garden: open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• House Museum: open Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.November 2 – 30:
• Botanical Garden and House Museum: open on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.December:
• Botanical Garden and House Museum: open on December 6, 7, 8, on Saturday, Sundays and public holidays, and from December 26 to 31, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on December 25). - Web Villa Monastero
Where
Viale Giovanni Polvani 4, Varenna
Transportation
Train: Varenna-Esino Station
Get off at Varenna-Esino station.
From the station, you can walk about 10–15 minutes along the lakeside promenade or follow the signs to Villa Monastero, which is located near the town center.
Bus:
From the bus station, follow the signs to Villa Monastero, which is about a 5–10 minute walk.
By Lake:
Varenna is connected by ferry boat to the towns of Bellagio, Cadenabbia, and Menaggio. It is one of the stops along the Como–Colico and Lecco–Bellagio routes.
By Car:
From Milan: Take the A9 motorway towards Como/Chiasso, exit at Como Nord and follow signs for Lecco on the SS36; from Lecco, follow signs for Varenna on the SS583.
The entrance is located at Viale Giovanni Polvani 4.
For more information, check Google Maps.
