I loved it. The setting is beautiful, even magical. I enjoyed the tour and while the house is not the Pitti Palace, I found it very interesting for what it was. We didn't pay 90 euros either. We took the ferry to Lenno and then walked to the villa. Two tips. 1. When you get off the ferry, go left.... more

My wife and I just returned from 10 days in Italy and our worst experience was Villa Balbianello. The gardens are fine if only for the lake views, but nothing extraordinary. If you've been to Butchart garden in Victoria B.C. or even Huntington in LA they are far better. Without the backdrop of Lake Como, the villa's garden would be... more

The villa is accessible by a short shuttle boat ride from a dock in the town of Lenno. On certain days of the week, they open a rear entrance so you may also reach it by footpath from Lenno. The entrance fee allows access to the gardens and exterior, and for an additional fee you can join a guided tour.... more

Even people who don't think gardens are "it" will love this place- it really is great. It doesn't take a long time to tour, the setting is fabulous, and you really feel that you are someplace special when you are here. more

Even though it was out of the way for us, we made sure to visit this lovely villa. I first became acquainted with it as Padme's retreat on her home planet of Naboo (Star Wars Episode II) and just KNEW I was going to have to see this place for myself. It sure does not disappoint. The gardens are meticulously... more

Date : Aout 2007 Cet ancien monastère aménagé par son propriétaire pour y trouver le recueillement , l'espace nécessaire à... more