Villa Carlotta
Museum · Como ·
Museum with botanical gardens, sculptures, frescos, and lake views
Museum with botanical gardens, sculptures, frescos, and lake views
"Housed in a historic villa turned gallery, this cultural stop showcases masterpieces by Canova on Lake Como’s shores." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Named as a Lake Como attraction praised for its stunning gardens and museum, recommended as part of spring sightseeing when hotels reopen and the lake region enjoys mild weather and lighter crowds." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A late 17th-century villa in Tremezzina, known for its terraced gardens with over 500 plant species, and its museum with intricate frescos and art."
"Whether you’re planning a destination family reunion or want to gather your friends for the most epic birthday weekend ever, this massive waterside villa should be bookmarked immediately. The house (once home to Como’s village doctor) has enough room for 11 guests, not to mention some of the best lake views we’ve ever seen. As for the decor, it’s rustic Italian at its best: think antique wall sconces, ornate armoires, whimsical bathroom tiles, and artwork on nearly every wall." - Madison Flager,Caitlin Morton
"Franklin Village neighbors have long had beef with the owners of Villa Carlotta: the once low-rent apartment building was flipped into mostly Airbnb rental units, and ownership is now seeking a change of use to effectively turn the property into a hotel with a coffee shop and an all-day cafe that would serve alcohol; so far the proposal has not been approved, according to Curbed LA." - Farley Elliott