Villa Rusconi Clerici is a 19th century villa located in Verbania, on the shores of Lake Maggiore. The villa was built in 1840 by Count Carlo Rusconi Clerici, a nobleman from Milan, as a summer residence for his family.
The villa was built in neo-classical style, and it boasts an Italian-style garden with breathtaking views overlooking the lake.
Over the years, the villa has been used as a summer residence by many Italian noble families. In 1980, the villa was purchased by the Clerici family, who decided to renovate it and open it to the public. Today, Villa Rusconi Clerici is one of the most beautiful and historic villas on Lake Maggiore and is open to visitors for weddings, events and guided tours.
The villa features neoclassical architecture with decorative elements in the Baroque style. The Italian-style garden was designed by the famous landscape architect Luigi Villoresi and boasts a panoramic view of Lake Maggiore. The garden is home to numerous exotic and rare plant species, including palm trees, Cedars of Lebanon, and magnolias.
The villa has hosted many famous people over the years, including the composer Giuseppe Verdi and the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio. In 1948, the villa was used as a set for the film ‘Senza pietà’ (Without Pity) by Alberto Lattuada.
Today, Villa Rusconi Clerici is open to the public for guided tours and hosts special events such as weddings and art exhibitions. The villa is also available for short-term rental for holidays or business trips.
