Contact Info
Where: Viale Giovanni Polvani 4, Varenna
Transportation:Train: Varenna-Esino Station
Get off at Varenna-Esino station.
From the station, you can walk about 10–15 minutes along the lakeside promenade or follow the signs to Villa Monastero, which is located near the town center.
Bus:
From the bus station, follow the signs to Villa Monastero, which is about a 5–10 minute walk.
By Lake:
Varenna is connected by ferry boat to the towns of Bellagio, Cadenabbia, and Menaggio. It is one of the stops along the Como–Colico and Lecco–Bellagio routes.
By Car:
From Milan: Take the A9 motorway towards Como/Chiasso, exit at Como Nord and follow signs for Lecco on the SS36; from Lecco, follow signs for Varenna on the SS583.
The entrance is located at Viale Giovanni Polvani 4.
For more information, check Google Maps.
Email: villa.monastero@coopculture.it
Telephone: 0341.295450
Web: Villa Monastero
Hours
FEBRUARY
Garden and House Museum: Wednesday to Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)
MARCH
Garden: Open daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)
House Museum: Wednesday to Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)
APRIL AND MAY
Garden: Open daily 9:30 am - 7:30 pm (last admission 7:00 pm)
House Museum: Wednesday to Monday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm (last admission 7:00 pm)
JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST
Garden and House Museum: Open daily 9:30 am - 8:00 pm (last admission 7:00 pm)
SEPTEMBER
Garden: Open daily 9:30 am - 7:30 pm (last admission 7:00 pm)
House Museum: Wednesday to Monday 9.30am-7.30pm (last admission 7pm)
December 25 and days not listed in the opening calendar