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 times
FEBRUARY
Garden and House Museum: Wednesday to Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)MARCH
Garden: Open daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)
House Museum: Wednesday to Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)APRIL AND MAY
Garden: Open daily 9:30 am - 7:30 pm (last admission 7:00 pm)
House Museum: Wednesday to Monday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm (last admission 7:00 pm)JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST
Garden and House Museum: Open daily 9:30 am - 8:00 pm (last admission 7:00 pm)SEPTEMBER
Garden: Open daily 9:30 am - 7:30 pm (last admission 7:00 pm)
House Museum: Wednesday to Monday 9.30am-7.30pm (last admission 7pm) -
Closing
December 25 and days not listed in the opening calendar
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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.
March 27, 2026
Site closure due to adverse weather conditions
