Villa del Balbiano, Renaissance villa with hotel in Ossuccio, Italy
Villa del Balbiano stands on Lake Como with formal gardens, decorated fountains, and long hedged parterre near the Perlana river mouth.
The villa traces its origins to 941, changing ownership from the Giovio family to Tolomeo Gallio in 1596, marking its architectural transformation.
Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini acquired the property in 1787, transforming it into a gathering place for intellectuals and artists of the period.
The villa requires advance reservations for guided tours, with standard admission fees starting at 23 euros for adults visiting the interior.
French architect Jacques Garcia and Colson Stone landscape architects conducted extensive renovations in 2011, restoring historical decorations and gardens.
Location: Tremezzina
Architects: Jacques Garcia, Pellegrini Tiballdi
Website: https://theheritage-collection.com/villa-balbiano
GPS coordinates: 45.96700,9.18638
Latest update: May 12, 2025 20:34
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