Villa Cesarina

Villa Cesarina
Villa Cesarina in 2020
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General information
LocationValganna, Italy
Coordinates45°54′17.4″N 8°49′41.3″E / 45.904833°N 8.828139°E / 45.904833; 8.828139

Villa Cesarina is a historic Art Nouveau villa located in Valganna, Italy.

History

The villa was built in 1906 to a design by the Milanese engineer Vittorio Verganti, on behalf of by the Calegari family.[1][2][3] At the time, Valganna was developing into a popular resort town.

Description

The villa is located on the slopes of Valganna. Its commanding position over the valley offers panoramic views of Lake Ganna. It is surrounded by an extensive parkland.

The three-storey building is topped by a small tower and features an Art Nouveau style.[1] Floral motifs, rustication, corbels, and circular openings adorn its façades.

References

  1. 1 2 "Villa Cesarina". FAI (in Italian). Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Villa Cesarina". Art Nouveau World. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Villa Cesarina". Arte Liberty in Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 29 April 2026.

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