Villa Erba

Villa Erba is one of the most famous and important villas of the Lario; commissioned at the beginning of 1900 by the Erba family as a representative residence, it is still today a place of great charm. The building, developed on two floors, has a square plan, an imposing entrance porch and, on the other side, a wide staircase that descends towards the lake.

The panoramic turret, a typical architectural element of that time, served as a link between the noble floors and those for the staff.

Wanted by the Erba family, historically involved in the pharmaceutical industry, it was designed and built between 1898 and 1901 by architects Angelo Savoldi and Giovan Battista Borsani.

The family bought the large estate from the Peluso family, who also owned Villa d'Este, and commissioned the renovation of the various buildings located in the huge area as well as the park. The heir Carla Erba married here the Duke Giuseppe Visconti di Modrone and from their union was born Luchino Visconti, a movie director considered the father of Italian Neorealism.

Museum can be visited upon reservation.
Villa and park open only on certain occasions.