H istorical MUST SEE in Tremezzo
Villa Carlotta
Famous for its extensive gardens and the art collection, it was erected in the 18th century, by Marquis Giorgio Clerici, whom the big
“C”, on the gate, refers to. In 1.796 it was taken over by the Sommariva family.
In 1.856 it was passed on to Princess Marianna Alberta of Prussia, who gave it, as a present, to her daughetr, Princess Carlotta of Prussia.
Externally the villa is characterised by beautiful staircases. It contains marble statues by Canova, including the famous “Amore e Psiche”, friezes by Tordwalsen, paintings by Hayez, frescoes by Appiani, tapestries and furniture from the 18th-19th centuries. In the neoclassical chaple (1.855), there are alto-relievos by P. Marchesi.
Today the villa belongs to the State and is run by the Ente Villa Carlotta.
Famous for its extensive gardens and the art collection, it was erected in the 18th century, by Marquis Giorgio Clerici, whom the big
“C”, on the gate, refers to. In 1.796 it was taken over by the Sommariva family.In 1.856 it was passed on to Princess Marianna Alberta of Prussia, who gave it, as a present, to her daughetr, Princess Carlotta of Prussia.
Externally the villa is characterised by beautiful staircases. It contains marble statues by Canova, including the famous “Amore e Psiche”, friezes by Tordwalsen, paintings by Hayez, frescoes by Appiani, tapestries and furniture from the 18th-19th centuries. In the neoclassical chaple (1.855), there are alto-relievos by P. Marchesi.
Today the villa belongs to the State and is run by the Ente Villa Carlotta.
Villa “La Quiete”
Situated in the locality of Bolvedero, it was built by the Dukes of Carretto, in the 18th century. The abbot poet Giuseppe Parini lived in the house, holding the position of tutor. Owned by the Counts of Sola Cabiati, it is luxuriously furnished.
Situated in the locality of Bolvedero, it was built by the Dukes of Carretto, in the 18th century. The abbot poet Giuseppe Parini lived in the house, holding the position of tutor. Owned by the Counts of Sola Cabiati, it is luxuriously furnished.
Villa “La Carlia”
A excellent construction, from the middle of the 1700s; it was designed by Antinio De Carli.
A excellent construction, from the middle of the 1700s; it was designed by Antinio De Carli.
The Church of Santa Maria
This church contains the statue of the Madonna Nera, brought from the basilica of Einsiedeln, in 1.917, by a family of Swiss Catholics.
This church contains the statue of the Madonna Nera, brought from the basilica of Einsiedeln, in 1.917, by a family of Swiss Catholics.