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Villa Melzi

Coordinates: 45°58′44.72″N 9°15′11.48″E / 45.9790889°N 9.2531889°E / 45.9790889; 9.2531889
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Villa Melzi
Villa Melzi in Bellagio
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General information
Architectural styleNeoclassical
LocationBellagio, Italy
Coordinates45°58′44.72″N 9°15′11.48″E / 45.9790889°N 9.2531889°E / 45.9790889; 9.2531889
Design and construction
Architect(s)Giocondo Albertolli

Villa Melzi (also known as Villa Melzi d'Eril) is a neoclasssical villa located in Bellagio on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.

History

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The villa was commissioned by Francesco Melzi d'Eril and designed in 1808 by Ticinese architect Giocondo Albertolli. Construction works were completed in 1810, although the interiors were not finished until 1813–1815.[1]

Description

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The property is composed by the villa proper, a chapel, an orangerie, and sprawling gardens. The villa, located on the lake shore, features a neoclassical style and symmetric façades.

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References

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  1. ^ "Villa Melzi". Lombardia Beni Culturali (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-04-23.
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