Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta
Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta
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Villa Borromeo Visconti Litta, villa of delights in which art, history and recreation leave the visitor enchanted by the beauty of the variety of mosaics, statues, frescoes, fountains and water features.
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exiledblue
Rovellasca, Italy543 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
This visit is a garden visit witha little inside to enjoy life in the ast and how those entertained their guests. I dont want to say what happens but kids and aduults alike will enjoy it. Its not always open so take advantage if you find it open.
Written 17 August 2023
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2mercury
Formby, UK270 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
An interesting villa, but the highlight of the visit was the nymphaeum situated in the grounds.
A series of artificial grottos, all decorated in shells and stones, with further rooms decorated floors, walls and ceilings in fantastic pebble mosaics - one can only wonder at the artistry and man hours necessary to create this extravagance.
Be prepared to be surprised by the complexity of the water features which have been restored to their original working order.
An enthusiastic, interesting guide made this visit quite memorable.
Complete your visit by wandering through the grounds or the public park area where many of the 50 odd varieties of trees and shrubs are quite rare - some such as the Ginkgo Biloba were planted here in the mid 1800’s.
A series of artificial grottos, all decorated in shells and stones, with further rooms decorated floors, walls and ceilings in fantastic pebble mosaics - one can only wonder at the artistry and man hours necessary to create this extravagance.
Be prepared to be surprised by the complexity of the water features which have been restored to their original working order.
An enthusiastic, interesting guide made this visit quite memorable.
Complete your visit by wandering through the grounds or the public park area where many of the 50 odd varieties of trees and shrubs are quite rare - some such as the Ginkgo Biloba were planted here in the mid 1800’s.
Written 14 July 2019
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duffer432014
218 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
This is a fascinating place to visit, we were part of a small group of 15 people and we
had a excellent guide. The original palace was started about 1585 but the Grotto was built between 16th and 18th centuries.
The surprise water features have been restored fairly recently.We thought they were fantastic.There are also lovely gardens.
had a excellent guide. The original palace was started about 1585 but the Grotto was built between 16th and 18th centuries.
The surprise water features have been restored fairly recently.We thought they were fantastic.There are also lovely gardens.
Written 20 December 2018
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Cyberchiara2014
Saronno, Italy162 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
If you're having a holiday in Lombardy in the period from May to October, the Villa and particularly its Ninfeo, a sort of artificial grotto, rich with stone mosaics, statues and awesome water tricks, is worth a visit. Kids can also enjoy the visit. The tour I did was long, more than two hours, but the kids had fun with the water surprises in the Ninfeo. It's also very interesting for adults, thanks to the passion of the voluntary guides who accompany you on the visit. I don't know if they do the tour in English though, call or check on the site. You can get quite wet, so go with nice warm weather. There's no café in the villa, I'd suggest having an aperitivo before getting in.
Written 21 June 2018
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Manuela L
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg7,086 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
This nice Villa is near Milano, and has wonderful gardens, flowers and statues , a spectacular Villa of the family of Visconties who had many importance and power in this lakes region, later on reigns V. Borromeus; The nice parks with a subtropical climate, have many palms and algaves; Villa Visconti has a very nice architecture, paintings, frescs and facades, stucks, wooden and iron, all is very decorate and has an extraordinary cheerfulness.
Written 2 September 2017
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jhoakwood
Province of Milan, Italy66 contributions
Aug 2017
I have been several times both day time and night time and all I can say is it is just amazing to watch from a far as it is to visit, the whole surroundings are just breath taking.
Written 29 August 2017
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GaryHadleigh
54 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We only found this by accident, we were looking for something to fill a few hours and being quite close gave it a go.
First off an English speaking guide as found much to our appreciation, the group was only made up of five so it was a surprise when we got our own guide. Our guide informative and entertaining throughout the tour of the quite amazing buildings and gardens.
Being such a hot day we appreciated the cold showers and surprise jets of water springing from every nook and cranny of the gardens and buildings, I am sure the staff enjoy targeting a victim or two :)
A hidden gem which we would like to visit again some time, hidden away but well worth a visit.
First off an English speaking guide as found much to our appreciation, the group was only made up of five so it was a surprise when we got our own guide. Our guide informative and entertaining throughout the tour of the quite amazing buildings and gardens.
Being such a hot day we appreciated the cold showers and surprise jets of water springing from every nook and cranny of the gardens and buildings, I am sure the staff enjoy targeting a victim or two :)
A hidden gem which we would like to visit again some time, hidden away but well worth a visit.
Written 9 July 2017
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Valentina D
7 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
The Villa was a beautiful surprise for us with the ninfeo and its water games. Visconte Litta was a creative, and playful man and the atmosphere inside and outside the Villa seemed so dreamy that made us feel like we were on holiday.
The touristic guide was professional and engaging.
The touristic guide was professional and engaging.
Written 26 May 2017
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mugenzi
UK40 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
The original glamour is plain to see, but a poor attempt at restoration. We were made welcome, and had a guide to ourselves for just 4 euros each (I think we got lucky), but I wouldn't go back. We didn't visit the nymphaeum or the water games, which I suspect are the piece de resistance of the place. We may have scored higher had we visited those.
Written 23 October 2016
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WJB&Ohms
Dubai, United Arab Emirates70 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
The hidden beauty of the Villa Litta in Lainate was breathtaking. The picturesque garden made us feel like to romantic lovers in a movie, strolling along the gorgeous grass banks surrounded by breathtaking sculptures and beautiful fountains. They even have a greenhouse where exquisite specialty flowers are grown.
If you're looking for something to do while in Lainate area, this is a beautiful walk from the IBIS Hotel (which is what we did)
If you're looking for something to do while in Lainate area, this is a beautiful walk from the IBIS Hotel (which is what we did)
Written 20 September 2016
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maria b
can you buy tickets online for it
2mercury
Formby, UK270 contributions
Not done it myself, but yes you can book tickets online. - trip advisor will not allow web site or e-mail details - guess that you should use your search engine.
enzo m
Gaggiano, Italy6 contributions
Buongiorno... È possibile acquistare biglietti in anticipo direttamente al botteghino? Per il giorno dopo
rossella27179
Lainate, Italy42 contributions
Buongiorno, scusi il ritardo. Credo sia possibile la prenotazione per la visita con la ricostruzione storica.
Giusylupi69
Milan, Italy2 contributions
È possibile fare picnic all'interno o nei dintorni della villa?
brunocro
Lainate, Italy2,015 contributions
Si è possibile nel parco cittadino adiacente la Villa. Buona visita
BrunoCro
Gentilmente la visita del mercoledi sera al Ninfeo e' accompagnato da guide? Grazie mille
Salve, la visita al Ninfeo da quello che mi risulta è solo con le guide.
francesca p
Busto Arsizio, Italy259 contributions
Buongiorno,
Vorrei sapere da chi c è stato se è davvero bello come sento dire da molti, e quanto si paga l'ingresso sia per adulti che per bambini.
Grazie a tutti quelli che mi daranno una risposta.
brunocro
Lainate, Italy2,015 contributions
Buongiorno, VillaLitta apre alle visite guidate da Maggio a Ottobre, principalmente al Sabato e Domenica pomeriggio. I prezzi sono: 10 euro per gli adulti e 8 per i ridotti (bambini dai 6 ai 14 anni).
Consiglio una visita nel periodo più caldo, una vera delizia per i più piccoli con i i giochi d'acqua nel magnifico Ninfeo.
Spero di essere stato d'aiuto. Buona Visita
BrunoCro.
aldoc1960
Uggiate-Trevano, Italy2 contributions
Buongiorno sono Aldo Croci Presidente della Associazione Amici di Villa Litta che gestisce la stagione di visite in Villa.
Ci spiace dell'accaduto ma come pubblicato sul sito ufficiale villalittalainate e amicivillalitta e sul sito del Comune di Lainate, la nostra stagione di visite inizia il primo Maggio e termina il 31 Ottobre.
Purtroppo capita che in internet in diversi siti ci siano informazioni non corrette e di questo ci rammarichiamo ma non sono informazioni ufficiale del Comune di Lainate o della Associazione Amici di Villa Litta
Cordiali saluti
Aldo Croci
Luca I
38 contributions
buongiorno sig. croci, ci spiace anche a noi x il disguido...verremo a visitare la villa la prossima stagione.
cordiali saluti
aldoc1960
Uggiate-Trevano, Italy2 contributions
Dear Mr Michele Paris, I'm Aldo Croci President of Association of Friends of Villa Litta which ,since 25 years, organize guided tours, rooms renting, events. We all are volunteers and the yearly income we generate is reserved only for maintenance and restoration of our Villa.
We appreciated a lot your comments and suggestions also to buy the english leaflet.
For your additional information , we organize also french, english , german language guided tours but only for groups of 20 persons each booked in advance. Every year we have an increase of people coming from our countries. But ,during the normal opening on Sunday, Saturday etc, we have only italian language possibile if we are not informed in advance of presence of other languages.
In the next future our plan is to publish additional books in different languages . Thanks again for your comments and we hope you will forward your compliments also to your friends because we think this is the major channel for publicity of our , unexpected Villa which is in a small group of 5 beatiful Villa in Lombardy region. Best regards Aldo Croci
la visita guidata è solo alle 16,00?
Grazie Alberto
Barbara B
Saronno, Lombardia, Italy140 contributions
Ci sono entrate ogni 20 minuti dal primo pomeriggio. . Si arriva si aspetta pochi minuti e appena si forma gruppo si entra. Io non ho prenotato nulla. Non ti so dire quale sia l'ultimo orario di entrata.
Il 15 agosto è aperta? E quali sono gli orari,grazie
15aprile2000
Rome, Italy44 contributions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta
- Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta is open:
- Sun - Sun 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Sat - Sat 9:15 PM - 10:00 PM
- Hotels near Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta:
- (0.04 km) Locanda Al 5 - B&B
- (0.10 km) Affittacamere Lainate
- (1.02 km) Hotel Litta Palace
- (0.94 km) ibis Milano Fiera
- (0.14 km) Ca' Lina Bed & Breakfast
- Restaurants near Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta:
- (0.03 km) YoYogurt
- (0.03 km) Antica Osteria San Bernardino
- (0.04 km) Locanda Al 5
- (0.05 km) Bar Centrale Illy
- (0.14 km) -16 Artigiani del Gelato