Sights · Our pick on Lake Como
Villa Carlotta
Canova, Hayez, Thorvaldsen
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About Villa Carlotta
The Villa Carlotta, at Via Statale 5605, Tremezzina, was built at the end of the 17th century by the marquises Clerici of Milan. Its museum holds masterpieces by Canova, Hayez and Thorvaldsen, and its botanical garden changes colour with the seasons. In season it opens 10:00–18:00 (last ticket 17:00); dates on its official site.
Why it's on our list
- Canova and Hayez
- Botanical garden
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Villa Carlotta before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Villa Carlotta, as the crow flies.
- Grand Hotel Tremezzo250 m3 min walk
- The Lake Como EDITION850 m11 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Villa Carlotta are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations and ferry stops
- Villa CarlottaBoat100 m1 min walk
- TremezzoBoat600 m7 min walk
- CadenabbiaBoat750 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Villa Melzi gardens1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Villa del Balbianello3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Villa Monastero5.0 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Brunate funicular21 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Como Cathedral23 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Malpensa Airport56 kmCar or taxi 117 min
Main railway stations
- Varenna-Esino5.3 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Lecco19 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Colico20 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Como Lago22 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Como San Giovanni23 kmCar or taxi 51 min