Villa Manzoni, Literary museum in Lecco, Italy
Villa Manzoni is a neoclassical country house in Lecco decorated with sandstone details and columns. The building surrounds a central courtyard and sits near the city center.
The Manzoni family owned the estate from 1615 until 1818, when Alessandro Manzoni sold it. The building changed hands several times before the city of Lecco took ownership in 1960.
The house was home to the Manzoni family for generations and carries their name today. Visitors can see how the family lived and understand their ties to the city through the rooms they inhabited.
You can visit the estate Tuesday through Sunday and should check beforehand how much time you want to spend there. Inside, there are several exhibition areas that you can explore in any order.
The father of Alessandro is buried in the courtyard of the estate, a detail many visitors overlook. This personal connection to the family makes the grounds feel like more than just a museum.
Location: Lecco
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Address: Via Guanella 1
Website: https://simulecco.it/musei/villa-manzoni
GPS coordinates: 45.85254,9.39901
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45
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