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Villa Olmo – Lakeside loop from Chiasso

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Como

Villa Olmo – Lakeside loop from Chiasso

Moderate

5.0

(13)

385

runners

Villa Olmo – Lakeside loop from Chiasso

01:20

12.3km

180m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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Villa Olmo

Highlight • Historical Site

Como - Villa dell'Olmo
The name of the villa goes back to a huge elm tree (Olmo), which according to legend was planted by Pliny the Younger and once adorned the villa's park. The original plans for the villa in neoclassical style (today the central building) are by Simone Cantoni from Muggio in the canton of Ticino, designed in the late 18th century. The first owner is Innocenzo Odescalchi, and subsequent owners expanded the building by adding wings, without however distorting the villa's stylistic appearance. Famous guests include Napoleon and Garibaldi. Today the villa belongs to the municipality of Como, which has used it for cultural events since its restoration.

The main facade faces Lake Como and consists of the central building (i.e., the original villa) - which is rhythmically divided by columns and optical facade divisions, pilasters, and is topped by a roof terrace with statues - as well as the two side wings.

The clearly structured exterior transforms into a magnificent interior: here there is an abundance of stucco, gold decorations, and frescoes by artists from the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Among all the rooms, the Teatrino, a small theatre with 92 seats (1853), stands out particularly, with its decorative charm and frescoes by Fontana.

In the park, there is a small neoclassical temple and a small stream flows. In the center of the garden - opposite the villa - there is a fountain depicting two children playing with a sea monster; a work by the sculptor G. Odofrechi. The attic is dedicated to an exhibition of the architect Antonio Sant'Elia (1886-1916), the first proponent of futuristic architecture.

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Villa Sucota

Highlight • Monument

Villa Sucota is home of the Fondazione Ratti, a foundation that aims to promote research and experimentation in art and culture, involving scholars and artists in a lively and open environment.

Learn more here: lakecomotravel.com/km-della-conoscenza-lake-como

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