Villa Mainona - Museo del Territorio: A Glimpse into Lake Como's Past
Explore Lake Como's history and landscape through antique prints and multimedia exhibits at Villa Mainona in Tremezzina.
Villa Mainona, located in Tremezzina, houses the Museo del Territorio, offering visitors a captivating journey through the history and landscape of Lake Como. The museum features a collection of antique prints and a multimedia system to explore the region's cultural and environmental evolution.
A brief summary to Villa Mainona - Museo del Territorio
- Tremezzina, Province of Como, 22019, IT
- Thursday 10 am-12 pm
- Friday 10 am-12 pm
- Saturday 10 am-12 pm
- Sunday 10 am-12 pm
Local tips
- Check the museum's opening hours, as they are seasonal (typically from Easter to late October) and only open Thursday to Sunday.
- Consider purchasing a combined ticket with Villa Carlotta or Villa del Balbianello for a discounted rate.
- Visit during the Christmas season to see the special exhibition of nativity scenes and dioramas.
Getting There
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Walking
Villa Mainona is located on Via Statale Regina, the main road that runs through Tremezzina. If you are in Tremezzo, it is easily accessible by foot. From the Tremezzo ferry landing, walk north along Via Statale Regina for about 5 minutes. The villa will be on your right.
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Public Transport
The C10 bus line connects Como, Menaggio, and Colico and stops in Tremezzina. Get off at the 'Tremezzo - Piazza Filzi' stop, which is a 2-minute walk from Villa Mainona. From Como, the bus journey takes approximately 48 minutes and costs €17-€23. Alternatively, take a ferry from Como to Tremezzo. The ferry ride takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes and costs €7-€11. From the Tremezzo ferry landing, walk north along Via Statale Regina for about 5 minutes to reach Villa Mainona.
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Taxi
Taxis are available in Como and Tremezzo. A taxi ride from Como to Tremezzo takes approximately 36 minutes and costs €50-€65. An Uber Black ride will cost around €95. From the taxi drop-off point on Via Statale Regina, Villa Mainona is a short walk away.
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