Villa Carlotta, Tremezzo's museum and botanical garden
Rooms with works by Canova and Hayez and eight hectares of garden overlooking the lake, famous in spring for its azaleas and rhododendrons.
DurationHalf a day
WhereTremezzina (Tremezzo)
The lakeWest shore
Official sourceVilla Carlotta
In Tremezzo, opposite Bellagio, Villa Carlotta is both a museum and a botanical garden. Inside are nineteenth-century sculptures and paintings, including works by Antonio Canova and Francesco Hayez; outside, the garden runs down to the lake with terraces, fountains, the fern valley and the rhododendron wood.
When to go
- Spring: between April and May the azaleas and rhododendrons put on their most spectacular show.
- Summer and autumn: the park stays a cool, green retreat, with its collections of exotic plants.
Good to know
The villa opens from spring to autumn. Take the ferry to Cadenabbia or Tremezzo; tickets and opening hours are on the official website.
