Menaggio - Villa Mylius Vigoni

This Villa is situated in Loveno, hamlet of Menaggio and is a splendid 19th century dwelling from which one can see one of the finest views of Lake Como.

THE HISTORY

The parkcreated by the the landscape architect Giuseppe Balzaretto in around 1860,  extends like an amphitheatre over about 8 hectares (20 acres) and represents one of the finest example of romantic gardens to be found in Lombardy. While walking through Maritime Pines, Maple trees, Cypresses, great Cedars of Lebanon and an ample variety of essence plants, statues and small temples you get the impression of being immersed in an oasis of peace and beauty which you would never wish to leave.

The villa was acquired and partially rebuilt in 1829 by the German industrialist and benefactor of the arts Henry Mylius. He transformed it into a meeting place for German and Italian artists and writers. Thanks to the care taken by his descendents, the house was enriched as the years went by with art treasures becoming a sort of house-museum. Left to the Federal German Republic by the last proprietor, the writer, dandy and landscape artist, Ignazio Vigoni, the villa has become the seat of the Italo-German Centre which holds there conventions, seminars and other manifestations.

THE VISIT

The park can be visited on Thursday afternoons solely by previous booking and compatibly with the conference programme.

TOURS TIMETABLE

Guided tour of the park only on Thursdays at 3.00 pm from March to October (excluding August)
Reservations are required and can be made on the same day by writing to reception@villavigoni.eu or by calling +39 0344 361 245/246.
Guided tours last approximately 80 minutes and are held in Italian, and/or German and/or English. The language of the visit will be established from time to time based on the needs of the majority of visitors present.

PRICES:

Entrance to the park and Villa (from April to October):

• Adults: € 14,00
• Students: € 10,00
• Residents (Menaggio/ Plesio): € 10,00
• Children (0-14 years old): free of charge
• Groups (over 20 ppl), per person: € 12,00
• School groups, per person: € 5,00

HOW TO REACH VILLA MILYUS VIGONI

From Bellagio, take the boat or ferry to Menaggio and then follow the directions for the hamlet of Loveno (about 30 minutes on foot)