• 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
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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

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Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista Varenna
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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
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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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Village of Varenna
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

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Villa serbelloni
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Bellagio Infopoint

Bellagio: the Pearl of Lake Como
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Bellagio
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The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi

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The Michoacan Pine at Villa Melzi
3.25 km

The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi

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The Liriodendrons of Villa Melzi
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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
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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

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19/09/2025
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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

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20/09/2025
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Pianoforte a 4 mani
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Sea Quartet

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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
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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
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  • Art & Culture
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764 mt

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Perledo
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08/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
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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
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Sabbia su Tela

Piazza della Chiesa
Piazza della Chiesa, 22021, Bellagio (CO)
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Sabbia su Tela
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Mercatino del venerdì

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

Dal Lago alle meraviglie di Villa Vigoni

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27/09/2025
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Visita guidata
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I migliori libri della nostra vita

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Marina Apollonio Uroboro

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Marathon Trail Lago di Como

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Marina Apollonio Uroboro

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Marina Apollonio Uroboro
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Laboratorio didattico
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Activities

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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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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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PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE

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WEDDING PROPOSAL

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WEDDING PROPOSAL
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POLAROID ON LAKE COMO

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Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada

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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 Milan Linate airport to Bellagio.

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from €299
from PROMOBELLAGIO
Luxury car transfer from Milan Linate airport to Bellagio.
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Luxury car Transfer from Milan to Bellagio lake Como.

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from PROMOBELLAGIO
Luxury car Transfer from Milan 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.
3.25 km

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.
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