• Art & Culture

Botanica dei sentimenti. Erbari, ritratti e immagini del lago nell'età di Manzoni

from Lago di Como
When
From 20/09/2024
to 30/11/2024
Where
Villa Monastero
Viale Polvani, 23829, Varenna, LC., Varenna (LC)
Contacts
+39 0341 295450
Official site
  1. Events
  2. Botanica dei sentimenti. Erbari, ritratti e immagini del lago nell'età di Manzoni

two herbaria dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries, vivid evidence of the collecting taste of the time, are displayed to the public and compared for the first time: the older one, that of Luigi Castiglioni, was born from a scientific intent, the other, more recent, has amateurish characters and belonged to Vittoria Mari, ancestor of the last owners of Villa Monastero, the De Marchi family.

HOURS: September Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; October Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 1, 2024 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 2-3-9-10-16-17-23-24-30 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COST: full € 13.00, reduced € 9.00.

Take me here: Botanica dei sentimenti. Erbari, ritratti e immagini del lago nell'età di Manzoni

Places

Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero is one of Varenna’s best-known landmarks. It's now a museum showcasing a collection of items left by its owners
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Villa Monastero, Varenna
212 mt

Villa Cipressi

  • Parks
Villa Cipressi Varenna
298 mt

Vezio Castle

Ancient medieval fortress overlooking Varenna, surrounded by a centuries-old olive grove, with a breathtaking view over Lake Como.
  • Art & Culture
Castello di Vezio Varenna
300 mt

Infopoint Varenna

  • Infopoint
Infopoint Varenna
318 mt

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"
318 mt

The Magnolia of Villa Monastero

In an enchanting location, rich in artistic and natural wonders, a spectacular magnolia tree caresses the waters of the lake.
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The Magnolia of Villa Monastero
360 mt

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

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Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
375 mt

Church of San Giovanni Battista

Discover the oldest church in Varenna, one of the first built on Lake Como when Christianity was beginning to spread.
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Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista Varenna
375 mt

Varenna

The fishermen's village newly popular as a picture postcard destination, with itineraries of art and nature
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Ph: I Mille
376 mt

Village of Varenna

The Village of Varenna is divided into a grid of streets that steeply slope down towards Lake Como.
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Varenna, Lago di Como
408 mt

Church of San Giorgio

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Chiesa di San Giorgio Varenna
419 mt

Fiumelatte

In Varenna, discover the shortest river of Italy and visit its source surrounded by nature.
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Fiumelatte Varenna
1.55 km

Villa serbelloni

In the village of Bellagio, "the pearl of Lake Como", is home to one of the most evocative historical residences of the Lario
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Villa serbelloni
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Bellagio Infopoint

Bellagio: the Pearl of Lake Como
  • Infopoint
Bellagio
3.01 km

The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi

  • Active & Green
The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi
3.25 km

The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi

  • Active & Green
The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi
3.25 km

Lido of Lake Como

Relax and comfort on Lake Como during the summer
  • Lakes
lettino lido lago como
3.76 km

Bellagio

Villas, parks, a romantic lakefront and a maritime history museum. Bellagio is one of the most famous places on Lake Como
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Bellagio,Como Lake
3.96 km

Walking tour through Menaggio

Historical itinerary along the main sites of the town
  • Art & Culture
Piazza Garibaldi
4.01 km

Church of S. Marta

  • Art & Culture
Church of S. Marta
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Events

Grande concerto di Natale

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  • Music and show
Grande concerto di Natale
22 mt

Il decalogo della montagna. Colori e valori in alta quota

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Viale Polvani, 4, Varenna, 23829, LC
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  • Art & Culture
Il decalogo della montagna. Colori e valori in alta quota
219 mt

In fabula

Sala del Pergolato di Villa Cipressi
Via 4 Novembre, 22, 23829, Varenna, LC
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In fabula
276 mt

Villa Cipressi Christmas market

Villa Cipressi
Via IV Novembre, 22, Varenna, Lc, 23829
01/11/2025 - 06/01/2026
  • Lifestyle
Villa Cipressi Christmas market
276 mt

Aspettando Capodanno

Piazza San Giorgio, 23829, Varenna, LC
31/12/2025
  • Music and show
Aspettando Capodanno
408 mt

Visita al presepe

Chiesa di San Giovanni
Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
06/12/2025 - 06/01/2026
  • Lifestyle
Visita al presepe
408 mt

Arriva la befana

Piazza San Giorgio, 23829, Varenna, LC
06/01/2026
  • Lifestyle
Arriva la befana
408 mt

Guided Tours of the Gardens of Villa Melzi

Giardini di Villa Melzi
Lungo Lario Manzoni, 22021 Bellagio (CO)
22/11/2025 - 06/01/2026
  • Art & Culture
Guided Tours of the Gardens of Villa Melzi
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Filosofia

Sala Civica
Via Marinai d'Italia, Bellano, 23822
13/01/2026
  • Art & Culture
Filosofia
3.73 km

Concerto di Capodanno

Palasole
Viale Tommaso Grossi, 19, 23822, Bellano, LC
02/01/2026
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Concerto di Capodanno
3.88 km

Pesa Vegia

Bellano (LC)
05/01/2026
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Pesa Vegia 2026

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Pesa Vegia 2026
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Orrido magic Christmas lights

Orrido di Bellano
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  • Lifestyle
Orrido magic Christmas lights
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Elegia per un ghiacciaio

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Elegia per un ghiacciaio
4.25 km

Fiaccolata

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Casargo, Lc, 23831 Frazione San Rocco di Narro
30/12/2025
  • Lifestyle
Fiaccolata
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Tradizionale fiaccolata

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Tradizionale fiaccolata
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XXI alaskan malamute Sleddog

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Christmas Village

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Capodanno a Dervio

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Capodanno a Dervio
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Mostra delle opere di Gian Lugi Uboldi

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Activities

Cruise & Dinner from Varenna

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Villas and Flavors of Lake Como

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VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting

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Let's taste Como Lake

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Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi

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Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide

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WEDDING PROPOSAL

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POLAROID ON LAKE COMO

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PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO

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PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE

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from PROMOBELLAGIO
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PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE

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Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada

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Luxury car Transfer from Milan to Bellagio lake Como.

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Luxury car transfer from Milanto Bellagio Lake Como.
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Luxury car Transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio Lake Como.

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Luxury car Transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio Lake Como.
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Luxury car transfer from Malpensa to Bellagio Lake Como.

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from €299
from PROMOBELLAGIO
Luxury car transfer from Malpensa to Bellagio Lake Como.
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Luxury car Transfer from Malpensa to Bellagio Lake Como.

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from €230
from PROMOBELLAGIO
Luxury car Transfer from Malpensa to Bellagio Lake Como.
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Where to sleep

CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT GERANIUM

Varenna
CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT GERANIUM
202 mt

CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT PRIMROSE

Varenna
CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT PRIMROSE
202 mt

CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT HYDRANGEA

Varenna
CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT HYDRANGEA
202 mt

CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT TULIP

Varenna
CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT TULIP
202 mt

CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT VIOLET

Varenna
CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT VIOLET
202 mt

CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT PEONY

Varenna
CAV VILLA MONTI - APARTMENT PEONY
202 mt

VILLA CIPRESSI

Varenna
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VILLA MONASTERO

Varenna
VILLA MONASTERO
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CAV DEL DUCA APARTMENT - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

Varenna
CAV DEL DUCA APARTMENT - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
278 mt

CAV CASA IRIS di AZ SRL

VARENNA
CAV CASA IRIS di AZ SRL
303 mt

CAV WONDERFUL VIEW - AZ srl

Varenna
CAV WONDERFUL VIEW - AZ srl
303 mt

CAV CASA VISTA CIPRESSI - AZ srl

Varenna
CAV CASA VISTA CIPRESSI - AZ srl
303 mt

CAV CASA MAGNOLIA - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV CASA MAGNOLIA - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
312 mt

CAV CORTE AL CASTELLO - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

PERLEDO
CAV CORTE AL CASTELLO - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
316 mt

LT RELAXING BETWEEN LAKE AND CASTLE 1st FLOOR di Walter Biffi

PERLEDO
LT RELAXING BETWEEN LAKE AND CASTLE 1st FLOOR di Walter Biffi
323 mt

LT CASA CHICCA RELAXING BETWEEN LAKE AND CASTLE di Walter Biffi

Perledo
LT CASA CHICCA RELAXING BETWEEN LAKE AND CASTLE di Walter Biffi
323 mt

CAV CASA STELLA -VARENNA HOLIDAYS

VARENNA
CAV CASA STELLA -VARENNA HOLIDAYS
324 mt

B&B Michelangelo

Varenna
B&B Michelangelo
324 mt

Agriturismo CASTELLO DI VEZIO

Perledo
Agriturismo CASTELLO DI VEZIO
330 mt

IL PORTICHETTO - Albergo Diffuso

PERLEDO
IL PORTICHETTO - Albergo Diffuso
333 mt