Villa Olmo

Villa Olmo
General information
Architectural styleNeoclassical
LocationComo, Italy
Construction started1797
OwnerCity of Como
Design and construction
Architect(s)Simone Cantoni

Villa Olmo is a neoclassical villa located in the city of Como, northern Italy.

The villa was commissioned by Marquis Innocenzo Odescalchi to Swiss architect Simone Cantoni to have a summer retreat alongside the lake in 1782.[1] Works started in 1797 and were completed in 1812. The villa was named after an elm tree, no longer alive today, planted in the middle of the ornate gardens.[1] About 800 varieties of trees still grow here.

The villa was acquired in 1924 by the municipality of Como[1] and today is open to the public only during exhibitions, while the lakeside gardens are freely accessible during the daytime.

  • View of Villa Olmo from the garden
    View of Villa Olmo from the garden
  • View from Villa Olmo on the lake
    View from Villa Olmo on the lake
  • Partial view of the garden
    Partial view of the garden
  • The villa seen from the lake
    The villa seen from the lake
  • The villa and garden in July 2012
    The villa and garden in July 2012
  • Ceiling at the entrance
    Ceiling at the entrance

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Bellardi, Maria Grazia (2008). "Villa Olmo". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

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