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

The small port

The small port - Villa del Balbianello, Lenno (Como)
Access by boat is still today the main approach - as well as the most evocative.
(Ph. © Giorgio Majno)

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Dosso d'Avedo is just a few minutes by boat from Balbiano and here, at the end of the 1700s, there were only the romantic remains of a small Franciscan church. Cardinal Durini built here from 1787 a splendid “place of delights” where he could study and discuss letters and arts with a few qualified friends. Welcomed by the "Fay ce que voudras" (Do what you want) engraved on the paving of the portico opening on to the small port, guests climbed to the villa up a steep staircase overlooking the lake; and it is still so today, since access from the lake is still the main approach.

	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 FAI properties in the vicinity: Grumello Castle, Montagna in Valtellina (Sondrio) Torba Monastery, Gornate Olona (Varese) 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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