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.
