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Villa Olmo and its park
Restoration under way
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Image courtesy of © Maurizio Moro5153 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Villa Olmo and its park
Villa Olmo’s park is being restored; while the works continue, the park behind the villa and the Chilometro della Conoscenza bridge are closed (villaolmocomo.it).
Why it's on our list
- Status: Under way
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Villa Olmo and its park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Villa Olmo and its park 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
- Pontile 5Boat1.2 km15 min walk
- Como San GiovanniRail1.2 km15 min walk
- Pontile 4Boat1.3 km16 min walk
Key sights
- Como Cathedral1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Brunate funicular2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Villa del Balbianello19 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Villa Carlotta23 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Villa Melzi gardens23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Villa Monastero27 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Malpensa Airport34 kmCar or taxi 73 min
- Linate Airport45 kmCar or taxi 95 min
Main railway stations
- Como San Giovanni1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Como Lago1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Lecco26 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- Varenna-Esino28 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- Colico43 kmCar or taxi 91 min