Villa Carlotta
Museum Gallery
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14-acres of landscaped gardens & a frieze of Alexander entering Babylon, commissioned by Napoleon.
Via Regina, 2, 22016 Tremezzina CO, Italy
+39 0344 40405
Did You Know?
Ente Villa Carlotta Founded
The Ente Villa Carlotta, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the villa's heritage, was officially recognized in 1927.
Century of Construction
Villa Carlotta was built in the late 17th century by the Milanese marquis Giorgio Clerici.
Royal Marriage
Princess Marianne of Nassau gifted Villa Carlotta to her daughter Carlotta as a wedding present, highlighting the importance of love in the marriage between Carlotta and Georg II of Saxen-Meiningen.
Garden Transformation
Under the ownership of Gian Battista Sommariva, the villa's park was transformed into a fascinating romantic garden, featuring sculptures, fountains, and intricate landscaping.
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