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Map Villa del Balbianello
Lenno, Como
Legacy Guido Monzino, 1988
Art collection Garden Shop Villa - Historic house

The museum of expeditions

The museum of expeditions - Villa del Balbianello, Lenno (Como)
The Museum of Expeditions brings together mementoes and artefacts of the feats of Guido Monzino.
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The expedition room on the upper floor of the villa is dedicated to an exhibition of mementoes and memorabilia of Guido Monzino's boldest expeditions. Photographs, flags and honours are joined in the centre of the room by one of the eight dog-hauled sledges that enabled Monzino to reach the North Pole in 1971. The small Eskimo statues representing divinities and anthropomorphic figures are also very interesting.

Events

Shows, events and animations for adults and children. See the calendar of events
Information

Villa del Balbianello
Via Comoedia - Lenno, COMO
Ph. 0344 56110 - Fax 0344 55575
E-mail: faibalbianello@fondoambiente.it
Opening times Middle to MARCH - Middle to NOVEMBER:
10 am - 6 pm

Open every day, except Mondays and Wednesday (unless public holidays).

Last entrance time: half an hour before closing.
Travel information

Lake boat from Lenno. Boat service from Como with overall discount ticket. Every Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: pedestrian access is also allowed from Lenno (about 1 km). Signposts in the Church Square.

By trains “LeNord”, Milan branch: get off to Como Lake Railway Station. For trains timetables visit the website.
All-in tickets for train + boats are available :The LeNORD tickets can be bought at all the station ticket offices. It is valid on the day of issue only. Ticket includes a journey in train and boat with a reduced price.
Group tickets: on prior bookingat“Ufficio Comitive LeNORD: ph: 02 8511.4419 ( monday – fridayfrom 9:30 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 15:30) , fax 02 8511.4620, e-mail: promotion@lenord.it

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Velate tower, Velate (Varese)
Villa Panza and the Panza Collection, Varese
Villa Della Porta Bozzolo, Casalzuigno (Varese)

Entrance ticket

Only Garden:
ADULTS: € 5.00.
CHILDREN (4-12 years): € 2.50.
FAI & National Trust members and residents of the Tramezzina Union of Local Councils: free entrance

Garden & Villa:
• Compulsory guided tour without reservation
subject to availability, tour of about one hour in groups of maximum 15 people:
ADULTS: € 11.00.
CHILDREN (4-12 years): € 6.00
FAI and National Trust members and residents of the Tramezzina Union of Local Councils: € 3.00

• Compulsory guided tour with reservation
tour of about one hour led by a specialized guide in groups of maximum 15 people:

ADULTS: € 8.00.
CHILDREN (4-12 years): € 4.00
FAI and National Trust members and residents of the Tramezzina Union of Local Councils: free entrance
+ guide (for max 15 people): € 50.00

Prices may vary if shows and special events are held.

Parking Public parking near the small port and near the start of the pedestrian path.
Material available to visitors “Invitation to visit”
School specials Guided visits for schools (only for FAI member classes and on prior booking).
Receptions

Certain facilities and areas of the Villa may be hired for private functions only by Sustaining Members, Corporate Golden Donors and main sponsors.

For more information:
Properties Office, tel. 02 467616282 - fax 02 467615269
E-mail: proprieta@fondoambiente.it

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