Villa Monastero
The name, Villa Monastero, derives from the original existence in place of an ancient convent of Cistercian nuns (1208) dedicated to Santa Maria Maddalena.
Currently the villa Monastero is owned by the Province of Lecco, who runs through the institution Villa Monastero instrumental entity of the same Province. In the summer, but not only, there are many international nuclear activities conferences.

Villa Cipressi
The Villa Cipressi bordering Villa Monastero is together with the Villa Monastero another center for studies, conferences and conventions of Varenna . The architectural complex consists of a park and buildings of different periods. Everything lies in a unique panoramic position, on the picturesque peak of Varenna overlooking the lake and on the Lecco branch .
Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero are enclosed in a particularly beautiful terraced garden sloping down towards the lake filled with flowers and plants, many of which Mediterranean and exotic with the requirements of a mild climate that will find here the ideal conditions for living. Cipressi and Monastero Villas and their gardens are open to the public. Many botanical species are marked with signs.

Castello di vezio
Arrived at the gate will open to your left, a view of Lake Como that can not fail to surprise you. Approaching the railing you will find to be overhanging on Varenna. From here, the 360-degree views of Lake Como is unparalleled.