• Art & Culture

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

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

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
  • Art & Culture
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.
  • Lakes
The Magnolia of Villa Monastero
360 mt

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

  • Art & Culture
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.
  • Art & Culture
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
  • Villages
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.
  • Villages
Village of Varenna
408 mt

Church of San Giorgio

  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di San Giorgio Varenna
419 mt

Fiumelatte

In Varenna, discover the shortest river of Italy and visit its source surrounded by nature.
  • Active & Green
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
  • Art & Culture
Villa serbelloni
3 km

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
  • Villages
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
4.03 km

Events

Ma la notte si! 60 anni di storia d'Italia

Villa Cipressi
Viale Polvani, 4, Varenna, 23829
19/09/2025
  • Music and show
Ma la notte si! 60 anni di storia d'Italia
219 mt

Ken Scott: moda e fiori a Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero
Viale Polvani, 4, Varenna, 23829
20/06/2025 - 10/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Ken Scott: moda e fiori a Villa Monastero
219 mt

Pianoforte a 4 mani

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
20/09/2025
  • Music and show
Pianoforte a 4 mani
330 mt

Sea Quartet

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
27/09/2025
  • Music and show
Sea Quartet
330 mt

Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfare's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, Varenna, 23829
17/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the wayfare's path
764 mt

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, Perledo, 23829
24/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
764 mt

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Perledo, via alla stazione, 1, 23828
01/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
764 mt

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Perledo
Via alla Stazione, 1, Varenna, 23829
08/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
764 mt

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, Varenna, 23829
22/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
764 mt

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, Varenna, 23829
29/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
764 mt

Sabbia su Tela

Piazza della Chiesa
Piazza della Chiesa, 22021, Bellagio (CO)
06/09/2025 - 27/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Sabbia su Tela
3.02 km

Mercatino del venerdì

Lungolago di Menaggio
Viale Benedetto Castelli, 22017, Menaggio (CO)
29/08/2025 - 31/10/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatino  estivo
3.83 km

Dal Lago alle meraviglie di Villa Vigoni

Punto di partenza: Infopoint
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi 3, 22017, Menaggio (CO)
27/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
Visita guidata
4 km

I migliori libri della nostra vita

Cinema di Bellano
Bellano, via Roma 3, Lc, 23822
27/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
I migliori libri della nostra vita
4.02 km

Marina Apollonio Uroboro

Museo Giancarlo Vitali
Bellano, 23822, Lc
10/07/2025 - 26/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Marina Apollonio Uroboro
4.04 km

Marathon Trail Lago di Como

Punto di partenza: Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
27/09/2025
  • Sport
Evento sportivo
4.09 km

Marina Apollonio Uroboro

Via San Nicolao
Via san Nicolao 9, Bellano, Lc, 23822
20/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
Marina Apollonio Uroboro
4.25 km

Ritratto di famiglia. I Bisi, una dinastia di artisti nella Lombardia romantica tra Manzoni, Hayez e la principessa Belgiojoso.

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
20/09/2025 - 08/12/2025
  • Art & Culture
Mostra Bisi
5.07 km

Giochiamo con i fili

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
28/09/2025
  • School
Laboratorio didattico
5.07 km

Giochiamo con i fili

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
05/10/2025
  • School
Laboratorio didattico
5.07 km

Activities

Cruise & Dinner from Varenna

  • Lakes
Cruise & Dinner from Varenna
517 mt

Villas and Flavors of Lake Como

  • Lakes
Villas and Flavors of Lake Como
741 mt

VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting

  • Active & Green
VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting
768 mt

Let's taste Como Lake

  • Leonardo
Let's taste Como Lake
2.09 km

Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi

  • Lakes
Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi
3.07 km

Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide

  • Lakes
Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide
3.1 km

PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO

PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO
3.12 km

MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO

MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO
3.12 km

PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE

  • Lakes
PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE
3.12 km

PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE

  • Lakes
PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE
3.12 km

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE
3.12 km

WEDDING PROPOSAL

WEDDING PROPOSAL
3.12 km

POLAROID ON LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
POLAROID ON LAKE COMO
3.12 km

Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada

Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada
3.12 km

Luxury car transfer from Milanto Bellagio Lake Como.

  • Lakes
Luxury car transfer from Milanto Bellagio Lake Como.
3.25 km

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

  • Lakes
 Luxury car Transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio Lake Como.
3.25 km

Luxury car transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio.

  • Lakes
Luxury car transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio.
3.25 km

Luxury car Transfer from Milan to Bellagio lake Como.

  • Lakes
 Luxury car Transfer from Milan to Bellagio lake Como.
3.25 km

Luxury car transfer from Malpensa to Bellagio Lake Como.

  • Lakes
Luxury car transfer from Malpensa to Bellagio Lake Como.
3.25 km

Luxury car Transfer from Malpensa to Bellagio Lake Como.

  • Lakes
 Luxury car Transfer from Malpensa to Bellagio Lake Como.
3.25 km

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
VILLA CIPRESSI
214 mt

VILLA MONASTERO

Varenna
VILLA MONASTERO
239 mt

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