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The construction began in 1797 |
The construction of the Villa, which began in 1797, was commissioned by marquis [[Odescalchi|Innocenzo Odescalchi]] from Swiss architect [[Simone Cantoni]]. |
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As it was designed to be a summer retreat for the aristocracy, it was built alongside the lake; the villa was named after an [[elm]] planted in the middle of the ornate gardens, which is no longer alive today. |
As it was designed to be a summer retreat for the aristocracy, it was built alongside the lake; the villa was named after an [[elm]] planted in the middle of the ornate gardens, which is no longer alive today. |
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Revision as of 23:29, 10 April 2012
45°49′8″N 9°3′59″E / 45.81889°N 9.06639°E
Villa Olmo is a neoclassical villa located in the city of Como, northern Italy.
History
The construction of the Villa, which began in 1797, was commissioned by marquis Innocenzo Odescalchi from Swiss architect Simone Cantoni. As it was designed to be a summer retreat for the aristocracy, it was built alongside the lake; the villa was named after an elm planted in the middle of the ornate gardens, which is no longer alive today.
It was acquired in 1924 by the municipality of Como and today is open to the public only during exhibitions, while the lakeside gardens are freely accessible during the daytime.
External links
- Villa Olmo - Alessandro Volta Scientific Association
- Villa Olmo's Lido
- Villa Olmo Exhibition Center (Italian)
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