Only 10 km from Laveno on Maggiore Lake, Villa Della Porta Bozzolo is a country mansion of the 16th century surrounded by a scenographic and monumental Italian garden. Interiors are rich of frescos and offer a sample of the lifestyle of the 18th century of a wealthy Lombard family. In spring the garden offers spectacular flowering of camellias and roses. Inside the Villa you can have a lunch or aperitif by the inner restaurant or you can have a picnic in the garden.
Villa Della Porta Bozzolo is open to the public at the following times:
In order to book and to verify special openings and closures, please click here.
Villa and Park entry ticket
Adults: €12
Reduced (aged 6-18): €5
Children aged 0-5: free entry
Students aged 25 or under: €5
Family: €30 for 2 adults and 2 or more children (6 - 18 years old)
FAI members, National Trust members, Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre members, disabled persons and accompanying person: free entry.
Park only entry ticket
Adults: €5
Reduced (aged 6-18): €3
Children aged 0-5: free entry
Students aged 25 or under: €3
Family: €13 for 2 adults and 2 or more children (6 - 18 years old)
FAI members, National Trust members, Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre members, disabled persons and accompanying person: free entry.
Guided tours
Adults: €18
Reduced (aged 6-18): €11
Children aged 0-5: free entry
Students aged 25 or under: €11
Family (2 adults + 2 or more children 6 - 8 y.o.): €48
FAI members, National Trust members, Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre members, disabled persons and accompanying person: 6€
All prices may vary during certain events (e.g. exhibitions).
By car
Take A8 (Autostrada dei Laghi) towards Sesto Calende-Gravellona Toce. Take Vergiate-Sesto exit towards Besozzo-Laveno. After Gemonio, continue towards Valcuvia Luino, then follow the signs to Casalzuigno.Taxi Deals availableIt is possible to reach Casalzuigno and Villa Bozzolo by taxi from the city of Varese.Consorzio Artigiani Varese Trasporto PersoneRadio Taxi VareseFor further information, please call +39 (0)332241800
By train
Cittiglio Railway Station. The service is operated by Trenord, check the timetables see their website.
Once arrived at the railway station, use the bus service provided by “Autolinee Varesine s.r.l.”
By bus
Check the timetables on the website of CTPI (Consorzio Trasporti Pubblici Insubria).
Car Parking available outside the building.
Guided tours are available in English or Italian.
Book your guided tour here.
All the purchases made in our bookshops help to support FAI’s mission.
People with disabilities have free access to FAI properties.
Unfortunately, the property is not yet fully equipped to meet the needs of people with motor disabilities. Please contact the Villa for more detailed information.
The restaurant “I Rustici”, located inside the Villa and has a beautiful garden. It could be a perfect choice for a lunch or a picnic basket.
For reservation and information please contact:
Ristorante "I Rustici"
+39 3348916214
daniela@schiaffi.it
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
It’s possible to eat your picnic basket in the garden: Please, just inform our staff on arrival.