Author: phatrobinproductions
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Villa Pizzo
THE VILLA SURROUNDINGS To the left of the Villa is a fountain bordered by a Rosa x odorata “Mutabilis”, located in the shadow of the century old Magnolia grandiflora; luxuriant century old Cycas border a path and a lemon-house resting against a wall covered with Ficus punila and Fuchsia magellanica. The winter version of the…
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Villa Cicogna Mozzoni
There is no country house in Lombardy that reflects the genius of Renaissance architecture more than does Villa Cicogna Mozzoni, where interior and exterior spaces blend into a graceful, co-ordinated whole. Rather than the garden borrowing its layout from the house, it is the building which seems to throw itself open to the magnificent views…
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Monastero di Torba
Located between Milan and Varese, Monastero di Torba is a monumental Longobard complex, today part of an archaeology park that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, immersed in nature and centered around an imposing tower with frescoed interiors. Open from March to December, it’s a family destination with an interesting focus on archeology and nature.…
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Villa e Collezione Panza
In Varese, not far from the railway station and only 50 minutes away from Milan, Villa Panza is a 18th century villa surrounded by a magnificent Italian garden that hosts one of the foremost collections of contemporary art and international exhibitions. Dan Flavin, James Turrel and Robert Irwin are only three of the many artists at Villa and Collezione Panza.…
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Villa della Porta Bozzolo
Only 10 km from Laveno on Maggiore Lake, Villa Della Porta Bozzolo is a country mansion of the 16th century surrounded by a scenographic and monumental Italian garden. Interiors are rich of frescos and offer a sample of the lifestyle of the 18th century of a wealthy Lombard family. In spring the garden offers spectacular flowering of…
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Villa Reale di Monza – Giardini Reali
Created at the end of the 18th century, they are one of the earliest examples of an English-style garden in northern Italy, with historic furnishings and valuable plants. The gardens cover an area of 40 hectares around the Royal Villa. Behind the Serrone, which borders the geometric garden currently dedicated to the rose garden, you…
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Bar Le Sorelle