Villa Mylius Vigoni is located in Loveno, a hamlet of Menaggio, and is a beautiful nineteenth-century residence from which you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Lake Como.
The villa is currently Italian-German Center for European Excellence, a laboratory of ideas, a reference point for dialogue and collaboration between Italy and Germany in the European context.
History
In 1829 Mylius bought a villa on the slopes above Menaggio which he made more attractive and bigger during the years to place his rich collection of paintings, statues and rich furniture. In this way a house - museum was created which thanks to the attention of the descendants, the family Vigoni, has been conserved up to today.
The special atmosphere of the villa is not only created by the huge family portraits and by the antique furniture, but also by the objects of daily use like clocks, cutlery, house linen and children's toys. Everything reminds of the 18th century.
The big English garden, designed by Giuseppe Balzartetti, surrounds the villa and forms a frame of natural beauty: orchids, hundred-year-old trees and exotic plants form a unique atmosphere. The paths leading through the garden are adorned with statues A
neoclassic temple with works of Thorvaldsen and Marchesi stands on a hillock to remember Giulio, Enrico Mylius's only son.
The villa is now owned by the German Federal Republic and seat of the German-Italian
cultural centre Villa Vigoni.
Guided tours
From March to October (except in August) it is possible to visit Villa Mylius Vigoni and its park. Guided tours are offered every Thursday afternoon at 3 pm and last approximately 60 minutes and are conducted in Italian or German or English. The choice of language will be decided on a case-by-case basis according to the needs of the majority of visitors joining the tour.
Prior reservations are obligatory and can also be made on the same day by writing an email to reception@villavigoni.eu or calling +39 0344 361 245/246.
The meeting point is at the reception desk at Villa Vigoni (Via Giulio Vigoni 1, 22017 Loveno di Menaggio).
